Hardware Validation Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer to perform board-level validation, debugging power circuits and bring-up on prototype hardware across server, storage, blade and workstation products at our San Jose HQ. Collaborate with R&D to ensure product quality, maintain validation plans and reports, and drive issue resolution with vendors while applying strong analytical and communication skills.

You'll work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment and use lab tools to

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong EE fundamentals and problem solving skills.
• Experience with board-level power circuits is a plus.
• Experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and loads is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform motherboard power validation, debugging and analysis.
• Bring-up, debug and validate power circuitry on prototype hardware.
• Report issues to bug trackers and coordinate with designers/vendors.
• Analyze schematics and layouts for design improvements.
• Support teams to identify root causes for power design issues.
• Maintain validation test plans and test instructions.

Skills

Power electronics

Board-level validation

Debugging

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab instrumentation

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Schematic review

PCB layout review

Job description

Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Super Micro is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer. The position will be responsible for board level design engineering, validations and debugging of server, storage, blade and workstation products. You will be collaborate with R&D engineering team to ensure the products quality by running various functional tests with complex lab tools. Discover and resolve hardware related issues collaboratively. Detail oriented, responsible and dedicated attitude are highly preferred. This position will be based in our headquarters located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• Perform motherboard power related validation, debugging and analyzing.
• Bring-up, debug and validate power circuitry on prototype hardware
• Report issues into bug tracking systems and debug issues with designers and vendors.
• Conduct analysis and evaluation on the schematic and layout for design improvement
• Support hardware teams to find root cause for the power design details, including CPU/Memory and other power rails components performance.
• Support internal and external quality issues and drive to issue resolution
• Work with vendors to tune power components and capabilities on various products.
• Maintain and improve validation test report, plans and test instructions.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, or Engineer related discipline.
• Good EE fundamentals and excellent critical thinking skills
• Experience with board-level power circuits knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with review schematic and PCB layout is a plus.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads etc.
• Knowledge and experience of power component validation and debug is a plus
• Strong organizational, problem solving, solid communication skills in both verbal and written.
• Must to have good working spirit and attitude with cross functional team.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $100,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.