Hardware Validation & Bring-Up Engineer

JobDiva, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer in Hillsboro, OR to support hardware validation, motherboard rework, and lab operations.

You will manage lab inventory, assist with new hardware bring-up, install SoC/CPU and heatsinks, flash BIOS, install operating systems, and coordinate procurement and shipping as needed. The role requires hands-on experience with motherboards, soldering, and reading schematics, plus attention to detail and safe handling of sensitive components like SoCs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with motherboards in a hardware lab.
• Experience soldering and desoldering components.
• Ability to read large electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with hardware validation activities and lab inventory management.
• Basic knowledge of AI.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware rework on Client motherboards (resistors, capacitors, wiring/unwiring, probing).
• Perform inventory management, including lab logistics and tracking team inventory.
• Support new hardware bring-up (install SoC/CPU, heatsinks, BIOS flashing, OS installation).
• Support procurement, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Ramp systems up and down in the lab as required.
• Support hardware validation and troubleshooting activities.
• Handle sensitive electronic components such as SoCs following proper ESD procedures.

Skills

Motherboard repair

Soldering

Hardware validation

SoC handling

Reading schematics

AI awareness

Inventory tracking

Lab safety (ESD)

Attention to detail

OS bring-up

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer in Hillsboro, OR to support hardware validation, motherboard rework, and lab operations.

You will manage lab inventory, assist with new hardware bring-up, install SoC/CPU and heatsinks, flash BIOS, install operating systems, and coordinate procurement and shipping as needed. The role requires hands-on experience with motherboards, soldering, and reading schematics, plus attention to detail and safe handling of sensitive components like SoCs.