Hardware Validation Engineer

UST; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

UST is seeking a Validation Technician to support hardware development and evaluation. You will conduct testing, validate advanced hardware platforms, and document findings to inform next-generation computing solutions.

You will build prototypes, collect performance data, execute complex test procedures, modify and assemble PC hardware, and tailor Windows and Linux environments for testing while working autonomously on assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of experience in a hardware or semiconductor lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to prototype and proof-of-concept hardware build definitions.
• Collect and prepare performance data from routine and specialized test requests for local and remote analysis.
• Perform evaluation and testing of new hardware platforms for product assessment activities.
• Document product features, capabilities, and technical requirements identified during evaluations.
• Execute complex test procedures with limited engineering guidance.
• Locate, interpret, and apply technical documentation supporting internal prototypes, supplier prototypes, and early-reference validation platforms.
• Remove, modify, integrate, and assemble PC hardware components and systems.
• Support development and evaluation of usage models for performance computing platforms, including gaming, streaming, content creation, virtual reality, and esports applications.
• Execute assigned work independently.
• Customize Windows and Linux operating systems, including driver installation, software deployment, and configuration.
• Use remote PC access and management tools.
• Utilize creative and technical software applications

Skills

Functional Testing

Performance Testing

Windows

BIOS

Device Drivers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Diploma in Electronics or related field

Tools

BIOS

Device Drivers

Job description

UST is seeking a Validation Technician to support hardware development and evaluation. You will conduct testing, validate advanced hardware platforms, and document findings to inform next-generation computing solutions.

You will build prototypes, collect performance data, execute complex test procedures, modify and assemble PC hardware, and tailor Windows and Linux environments for testing while working autonomously on assigned tasks.