Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Job Title:

Hardware Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Fremont, CA 94538

Work Schedule:

Onsite, 5 days a week

Position Summary:

Hardware Engineer will contribute to the failure analysis of hardware products across platforms such as servers and networking equipment. This role will take ownership of issue debugging and conduct in-depth failure analyses. The Hardware Engineer will support engineering and production teams by providing actionable insights that improve product reliability, manufacturability, and quality. 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.

• Failure Analysis and Debugging: Investigation of hardware failures during development or production. Identify root causes, propose solutions, and support corrective action implementation.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in product transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing. Translate engineering specifications into operational guidance, and support ramp-up through documentation, feedback, and troubleshooting.
• Documentation: Produce detailed reports on test outcomes, debug findings, and engineering support activities. Maintain thorough documentation for traceability and future reference.
• Technical Support: Provide hands‑on support for cross‑functional teams by addressing hardware‑related issues during testing, pilot builds, or production runs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables aligned with team and project goals.
• Other Duties: Support additional engineering tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Due to the cross‑functional nature of the team’s responsibilities, candidates with a solid and practical foundation in electronics and hardware system integration are highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of server systems, including hardware components and diagnostic procedures.
• Familiarity with hardware such as network switches, power distribution systems, and personal computing devices, with the ability to assist in their integration or troubleshooting.
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including experience applying concepts like PCI‑e, USB, and system buses in test or debug scenarios.
• Proficient with test and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), and soldering/rework equipment, with experience applying them in lab or production environments.
• Experience working with or troubleshooting management protocols (e.g., Redfish, IPMI) during validation or issue resolution.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite for documenting procedures, reporting test results, and communicating technical findings.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Clear and concise technical communication skills for both documentation and team collaboration.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and capable of handling assigned tasks independently while supporting broader team goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in hardware development, validation, or manufacturing support.

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award‑winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals specialized in technology, are great listeners and will seek to find a position that meets the long‑term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 5,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.