Hardware Testing Engineer

World Wide Technology; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Santa Clara is seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in electronic testing labs. This mid-senior level contract role involves assembling server systems, performing mechanical reworks, and maintaining lab equipment. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or degree, at least 2 years of experience, and strong skills in Linux operations and system-level debugging. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to semiconductor manufacturing and IT services.

Qualifications

• Min 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronic or testing lab.
• Good attention to detail with clear written and verbal communications.
• Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures with hardware/software debug experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
• Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks.
• Perform mechanical reworks with inspection and tests.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronic/testing lab

Linux command line operation

System-level debugging

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Certification, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
• Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
• Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
• Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
• Run system tests. Collect and report on testing results. Screen modules and boards as part of validation testing and debug.
• Support lab shipping & receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
• Maintain and organize the lab equipment for efficiency and continuously look for ways to improve lab processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certification, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
• Min 2+ years of hands‑on experience in an electronic or testing lab in the areas of silicon bring up, board‑level design/validation, or system design/validation.
• Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures and relevant hands‑on hardware/software debug experience.
• Experience with Linux command line operation.
• Solid system‑level debugging experience & familiarity with board bring‑up and customer support.
• Good attention to detail, as well as clear written and verbal communications.

Desired Skills

• Experience with BMC, server management processors.
• Proven basic networking knowledge and server maintenance.
• Competence to perform simple solder reworks.
• Experience with lab test equipment setups for signal measurement using oscilloscopes and understanding to follow a schematic.

Experience with x86/ARM architectures and accelerated GPU computing.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology, Consulting, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting