Hardware Validation Engineer

LinuxCareers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashgin is an AI-powered checkout technology company serving over 40 million users. This Hardware Validation Engineer role involves designing and executing comprehensive hardware tests, building automated test infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance.

You will execute diverse validation tests, build test setups, troubleshoot hardware issues, and document results while supporting prototype and field tests with hardware and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in hardware validation, test engineering, or related work.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and debugging hardware.
• Ability to read datasheets, specs, and schematics.
• Basic programming or scripting, preferably Python; comfortable with Windows/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, performance, stress, thermal and reliability tests on hardware systems.
• Build and maintain hardware test setups and automate tests.
• Troubleshoot hardware and HW/SW integration issues using lab equipment.
• Review datasheets and schematics to reproduce failures for root cause.
• Document test procedures, results, and validation reports.
• Support prototype builds, field testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Hardware validation

Test engineering

Read datasheets

Lab testing

Windows/Linux

Python basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Job description

Mashgin is an AI-powered checkout technology company serving over 40 million users across retail, sports, airports, and universities. This Hardware Validation Engineer role involves designing and executing comprehensive hardware tests, building automated test infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance.

What You'll Do

• Execute functional, performance, stress, thermal, and reliability validation tests on hardware systems
• Build and maintain hardware test setups and develop automated test tools using Python or similar scripting languages
• Troubleshoot hardware and hardware/software integration issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Review datasheets, specifications, and schematics to understand test requirements and reproduce failures for root-cause analysis
• Document test procedures, results, failures, and validation reports while maintaining hardware configuration and validation records
• Support prototype builds, pilot builds, field testing, and collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, and supplier teams

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or related work (relevant internship or project experience welcome)
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical or computer hardware
• Ability to read datasheets, technical specifications, and basic schematics
• Experience with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Basic programming or scripting experience, preferably Python
• Comfortable working with Windows and/or Linux

Nice to Have

• Experience with hardware validation, reliability, manufacturing test, or system integration
• Familiarity with USB, serial communication, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and other hardware interfaces
• Experience with thermal, stress, burn-in, or lifecycle testing
• Familiarity with cameras, embedded systems, PC hardware, or other peripherals
• Experience with automated hardware testing or test fixtures