Hardware Engineer: Level 1

JOB TITLE: Hardware Engineer: Level 1
FLSA: Exempt position
LOCATION: Fremont, CA
SALARY:

Job Summary:

This entry-level Hardware Engineer position will support the development, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware products across platforms such as servers and networking equipment. The Hardware Engineer Level 1 will assist with conducting failure analyses to ensure hardware quality and performance. This role contributes to engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle—from early development to production—supporting team goals focused on improving product reliability, manufacturability, and technical support.

This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Failure Analysis: Participate in diagnosing hardware failures across development and manufacturing phases. Help identify root causes, propose solutions, and support corrective action implementation.

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with R&D teams during the product handoff phase. Document key technical knowledge—particularly electrical design details—and support cross-team training to ensure successful product ramp-up.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized records of test results, procedures, and troubleshooting efforts.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with peers and senior engineers to complete technical assignments that contribute to the team’s engineering support goals.

• Other Duties: Perform other technical tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set)

Due to the cross-functional nature of the team’s responsibilities, candidates with a broad foundation in electronics and computer hardware are highly preferred.

• 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.

• exposure to management protocols (e.g., Redfish, IPMI) is a plus.

• 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.

Education and Experience:

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

• Internship, academic, or project-based experience with computer hardware or circuit boards is preferred.

• Basic lab experience with hardware debugging tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements: (Example of requirement)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization’s facilities.