Assemble and install development platforms and server systems, prepare boards for rework, collect oscilloscope data, perform mechanical reworks, run system validation tests, debug hardware and software issues, and report results. The role also supports lab shipping, receiving, inventory, equipment organization, and process improvements. Candidates need Linux, networking, system debugging, board bring-up, and hardware validation experience, with willingness to work onsite, overnight shifts, overtime, and weekends.
Job Title: Hardware Testing Engineer
Location:Santa Clara, Ca (Onsite daily)
Shift Notes:. Hours of
support we currently need:
- 3pm - 11pm
- 6pm - 2am
- 12-am-8am
* One day on the
weekends as well
Must be will to work OT and weekends as necessary.
We need candidates who are strong in Linux, networking, debugging,
and systems-thinking foundation. They need someone who can be up to speed in
1-2 weeks.
What you'll be doing:
- Assemble, build, and
install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
- Prepare boards for
detailed solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
- Connect oscilloscope
probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
- Perform mechanical
reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
- Run system tests.
Collect and report on testing results. Screen modules and boards as part
of validation testing and debug.
- Support lab shipping
& receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
- Maintain and organize
the lab equipment for efficiency and continuously look for ways to improve
lab processes.
What We Need to See:
- Diploma/Certification,
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
- Min 2+ years of hands-on
experience in an electronic or testing lab in the areas of silicon bring
up, board-level design/validation, or system design/validation.
- Fundamental knowledge of
computing architectures and relevant hands-on hardware/software debug
experience
- Experience with Linux
command line operation.
- Solid system-level
debugging experience & familiarity with board bring-up and customer
support.
- Good attention to
detail, as well as clear written and verbal communications.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with BMC,
server management processors.
- Proven basic networking
knowledge and server maintenance.
- Competence to perform
simple solder reworks.
- Experience with lab test
equipment setups for signal measurement using oscilloscopes and
understanding to follow a schematic.
- Experience with x86/ARM
architectures and accelerated GPU computing.
Please
inform candidates that this is a contract role with your company
and will be assigned to a third party customer of World Wide Technology
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