Test Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Milpitas seeks an experienced Test Engineer to validate server rack hardware systems. Responsibilities include test plan development, prototype testing, and automation improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and strong hands-on experience with relevant equipment. This mid-senior role offers a contract position in a manufacturing-focused job function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant test engineering experience focused on server racks or data center systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment.
• Solid understanding of server rack architecture, including power delivery and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system-level test plans for server rack hardware.
• Support prototype bring-up and manufacturing testing during product introductions.
• Design and implement automated and manual test solutions.

Skills

Test automation expertise

Hands-on experience with rack-scale compute

Knowledge of networking subsystems

Experience with power and thermal subsystems

Scripting proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, Shell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Thermal chambers

Job description

Test Engineer – Server Rack–Level Hardware Systems

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support validation and manufacturing efforts for server rack–level hardware systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with rack-scale compute, networking, power, and thermal subsystems, along with test automation expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system‑level test plans for server rack hardware, including compute, networking, power distribution, and cooling subsystems.
• Support prototype bring‑up, validation, and manufacturing testing during new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp.
• Design and implement automated and manual test solutions to improve test coverage, reliability, and manufacturing yield.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations for test, validation, and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and improve product quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and corrective actions clearly and effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of test engineering experience focused on server racks or rack‑level data center systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience with test and measurement equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal chambers.
• Proficiency in test automation and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, Shell scripting).
• Solid understanding of server rack architecture, including power delivery and thermal management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments is highly desirable.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Manufacturing