Hardware Validation Engineer

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Volt is immediately hiring a Hardware Validation Engineer in Fremont, CA.


As a Hardware Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to R&D, manufacturing, and customer.
• Lead HW engineers to solve the engineering issue timely.
• Analyze the failures and collaborate with R&D to find out the root cause.
• Manage and guide the transition of products into production.
• Analyze test data and help improve manufacturing process.
• Review and guide the troubleshooting/repair direction.
• Knowledge of/ Experience in/ Proficiency in server/storage /PC hardware architecture
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills and communication skills
• Experience working in manufacturing and/or product development role
• Ability to use scope to debug
• Experience in designing circuit boards is desirable

This is a 6-month contract opportunity.


Schedule: 1st shift 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday


The ideal candidate must have:


• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering (preferred), Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline


• Familiarity with servers, including the understanding of components
• Basic knowledge of hardware such as network switches, power systems, and PCs/ laptops
• Foundational understanding of computer hardware architecture (e.g., system bus, PCI-e, USB)
• Hands-on experience with test tools like oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), and soldering equipment. (Preferred)
• Exposure to management protocols (e.g., Redfish, IPMI) is a plus
• Knowledge of or exposure to communication protocols and standards (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe)
• Experience with or exposure to programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python) for test automation and data analysis
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and methodical problem-solving
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in a technical environment
• Team-oriented, dependable, and willing to learn from senior engineers.
• Internship, academic, or project-based experience with computer hardware or circuit boards is preferred.
• Basic lab experience with hardware debugging tools is a plus.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.


Pay Range: $43.00- $47.00 per hour


*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


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