Hardware Validation Engineer

HCLTech; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

10 paid time off days per year

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a highly talented Hardware Validation Engineer to advance technological innovations in Fremont, California. This full-time role focuses on developing and executing validation plans for power delivery systems, ensuring robust performance through extensive testing and collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 3–8 years of experience in hardware validation. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $88,000 to $134,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in hardware validation with focus on power validation.
• Strong understanding of VRMs, PMICs, DC-DC converters, and power architectures.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments for measuring power parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans for power delivery systems across hardware platforms.
• Perform power validation including voltage regulation and load testing.
• Collaborate with design and firmware teams to resolve power-related issues.

Skills

Power validation techniques

Experience with power electronics

Scripting expertise (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Electronic loads

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self‑motivated Hardware Validation Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job REQ ID

111699

Position Type

Full Time

Location

Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans for power delivery systems (PDS) across hardware platforms
• Perform power validation including voltage regulation, current measurement, load testing, and efficiency analysis
• Validate DC-DC converters, VRMs, PMICs, and power sequencing across multiple rails
• Conduct power integrity (PI) analysis including ripple, noise, transient response, and droop measurements
• Perform stress testing, corner testing (voltage, temperature, frequency), and power margin validation
• Analyze inrush current, leakage currents, and power‑on/power‑off sequencing behavior
• Debug power‑related issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes (high‑bandwidth), current probes, power analyzers, and DAQs
• Validate low‑power modes and power management features (sleep states, dynamic voltage scaling, etc.)
• Collaborate with design, layout, SI/PI, and firmware teams to resolve power‑related issues

Required Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field. 3–8 years of experience in hardware validation with strong focus on power validation.

Hands‑on experience with power electronics and power delivery systems. Strong understanding of VRMs, PMICs, DC‑DC converters, LDOs, and power architectures. Experience measuring power parameters (voltage, current, noise, efficiency, ripple). Expertise in lab instruments.

• Oscilloscopes with current probes
• Electronic loads
• Power analyzers

Multimeters and DAQs. Knowledge of power sequencing and multi‑rail system dependencies. Familiarity with board schematics, layout, and power tree architecture.

• Experience with scripting (Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW) for automation

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $88,000 per annum
• Pay Range Maximum: $134,000 per annum

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.