Hardware Validation Engineer, Ring Vietnam Development Center

Amazon; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join the Ring team in Cupertino, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in product development, focusing on design, validation, and collaboration with various engineering teams to maintain high product standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and have significant experience in an R&D environment, along with strong skills in hardware design and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in product development in an R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of schematics and PCB layout.
• Proficiency in creating and executing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement validation plans tailored to hardware designs.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Analyze and interpret data from validation tests.

Skills

Problem-solving

Circuit Design Analysis

Hardware Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium 365

Cadence

Oscilloscope

Multi-meter

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer, Amazon Ring Vietnam Design Center

Job ID: 2794277 | Amazon Corporate Services Vietnam Company Limited

Ring is a leader in developing security products, such as Video Doorbells, Spotlights and Cameras. Our hardware team aims to develop reliable and robust products that delight our customers.

Ring is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer who will play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to both hardware design and validation efforts.


Key job responsibilities
* Develop and implement detailed validation plans tailored to specific hardware designs
* Contribute to the design of new hardware products, including schematics, PCB layout, and component selection
* Collaborate with design teams to understand requirements and ensure designs meet specifications
* Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offering insights and recommendations
* Document validation processes, findings, and insights in a structured and clear manner
* Maintain, calibrate, and oversee the use of validation equipment to guarantee consistent results
* Work cross-functionally to troubleshoot and address any hardware issues identified during validation



A day in the life
As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on the full product lifecycle - from early design phase through validation and into production. You'll collaborate closely with electrical engineers, layout designers, and technical program managers to define validation requirements and influence the hardware design for testability and reliability. Your work will involve both validation testing to ensure quality and reliability, as well as hands-on design work to create the next generation of Ring products. You’ll also help identify design risks, propose improvements, and even guide test coverage strategy. When you look at the test results, you can figure out what we can do better.

About the team
We’re a friendly team, always eager to bring new and exciting ideas to the table. Our drive pushes us to always aim higher, and we’re not afraid to think outside the box. Though we may have our debates, once we decide on something, we all stand by it firmly—we have backbone, disagree and commit. And we always insist on the highest standard. In our team, every voice matters, and every effort counts.

What sets us apart is our Vietnam Design Center (VDC)—we are a key part of Amazon Ring’s global R&D organization. VDC leads end-to-end product development from concept to mass production, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance home security for millions of customers worldwide. Our growing team of talented engineers owns critical hardware design activities including system architecture, validation, schematic development, PCB layout, and component engineering. We foster a culture that combines technical excellence with creative problem-solving, where every team member can grow their career through mentorship and technical leadership opportunities. Your innovations at VDC will directly influence how millions of customers experience through Ring's product ecosystem.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related fields.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience working on product development in R&D environment.
* Strong understanding of schematics and PCB layout. Ability to review, analyze circuit design and provide recommendation for design teams.
* Proficiency in hardware design software such as Altium 365, Cadence, or similar eCAD tools.
* Proficiency in creating and executing test plans for hardware components and technical document skills.
* Hands-on experience in the lab environments with test equipment such as oscilloscope, multi-meter, etc.
* Strong problem-solving skills for identifying hardware failures, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience in New Production Introduction (NPI). Understanding of product lifecycle from prototyping to mass production.
* Experience in RF Testing/Signal Integrity & Power Integrity/Acoustic Testing.
* Experience in working with Contract Manufacturing.
* Experience working closely with design, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams.
* Experience with programming languages such as Python

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