Hardware Validation Engineer: Power & Debug Specialist

Support Revolution; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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

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