Hardware Validation Engineer

Maxonic Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. in Fremont, CA is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer to lead design validation, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware across servers, networking equipment, and personal computing devices.

You will own test setup, execute verification, and scale testing procedures while triaging issues and supporting failure analyses. Onsite work is required. The role focuses on hands-on lab validation with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware development, validation, or manufacturing support.
• Experience with server systems hardware and diagnostic procedures.
• Familiarity with hardware such as network switches and power distribution systems.
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including PCIe and USB.
• Experience with lab tools: oscilloscopes, DMM, soldering/rework.
• Knowledge of test automation using Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Test Environment Setup: Configure and maintain test stations for product validation. Define hardware, software, and procedures to test products under real-world conditions.
• Verification and Scale Testing: Execute and refine test cases to assess performance, functionality, and scalability.

Skills

Hardware development

Validation & Testing

Server systems

Troubleshooting

Python

PowerShell

Test automation

IPMI/Redfish

PCIe/USB

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Soldering & Rework

Lab equipment

Job description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer

Job Type: Full-time/ Permanent

Job Location: Fremont, CA

Work Schedule: Onsite

Summary:

Hardware Validation Engineer will contribute to the design validation, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware products across platforms such as servers, networking equipment, and personal computing devices. This role will take ownership of test setup, independently execute verification and scale testing procedures, and conduct issue triage and support failure analyses.

Responsibilities

• Test Environment Setup: Configure and maintain test stations for product validation. Define the appropriate hardware, software, and procedures to test products under real-world conditions.
• Verification and Scale Testing: Execute and refine test cases to assess performance, functionality, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience in hardware development, validation, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in server systems, including hardware components and diagnostic procedures.
• Familiarity with hardware such as network switches, power distribution systems, and personal computing devices, with the ability to assist in their integration or troubleshooting.
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including experience applying concepts like PCI-e, USB, and system buses in test or debug scenarios.
• Proficient with test and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), and soldering/rework equipment, with experience applying them in lab or production environments. (Preferred)
• Experience with Python and Powershell for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience working with or troubleshooting management protocols (e.g., Redfish, IPMI) during validation or issue resolution.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, PCIe.