Hardware Testing Engineer (Board Validation Specialized)

Job Title: Hardware Testing Engineer (Board Validation Specialized) (Contract)

Number of Openings: Multiple

Location: Santa Clara, CA - Onsite, 5 days/week

Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)

Shift / Schedule: Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, GC-EAD, TN, H-1B, E-3, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, OPT-EAD, CPT-EAD, TPS-EAD, STEM-EAD

Important:  This is a contract position with our company and you will be working on behalf of our client.

About the Role

We are seeking multiple Hardware Testing Engineers (Board Validation Specialized) to support hands-on validation and debugging of server and development platforms in a fast-paced lab environment. This role involves system assembly, hardware testing, signal measurement, and lab operations support for advanced computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, build, and install bench-top development platforms and large server systems

Prepare circuit boards for detailed solder rework (performed by specialized lab staff)

Connect oscilloscope probes and collect signal waveform data

Perform mechanical rework using power tools (e.g., Dremel)

Execute system tests and validation procedures; collect, analyze, and report test results

Screen modules and boards during validation and debug cycles

Support lab shipping and receiving, including equipment and material inventory tracking

Maintain lab organization and continuously improve lab processes and efficiency

Required Qualifications

Diploma/Certification, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

2+ years of experience in an electronics or hardware testing lab, including:

•Silicon bring-up
•Board-level validation
•System-level validation or debug

Exposure to High speed, like PCIe

Worked in PCIE validation

Experience in Power Validation

Advanced EE skills required

Board level debug

Requirement to perform Low Speed IO/Power Seq validation task, able to use standard lab tools (oscilloscopes/multi-meter) able to read and understand schematics/and board file

Probing signals with oscilloscope (can do at least one: GPIO, I2C, I3C, or SPI)

Executing developed functional tests and providing results

Performing firmware/software update based on provided SOP

Task driven and diligent

Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and hardware/software debugging

Experience using Linux command line tools

Strong system-level debugging skills and familiarity with board bring-up processes

High attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with BMC and server management processors

Basic networking knowledge and server maintenance experience

Ability to perform simple solder rework

Experience setting up lab test equipment and using oscilloscopes for signal measurement

Ability to read and follow hardware schematics

Experience with x86 and/or ARM architectures

Familiarity with GPU-accelerated computing platforms