Hardware Test Engineer I

Kelly® Technology/KellyOCG is hiring a Content Development Engineer 1 for a long-term opportunity with a top semiconductor company in Rancho Cordova, California . If you’re passionate about driving tomorrow’s technological innovations and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Hardware Test Engineer I

(Content Development Engineer I)

Rancho Cordova, California

Onsite: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Hourly Pay: $40/hr W2

Enhance benefits (medical, dental, vision) + paid time off

Position Overview : We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, able to quickly learn new technologies, and works effectively in a collaborative engineering environment. This role will support the development, execution, and maintenance of engineering content used for hardware validation and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update test content for validation and testing.

• Support the creation and maintenance of Python-based automation and test scripts.

• Execute, troubleshoot, and debug content in Linux-based environments.

• Work with hardware platforms to support testing, validation, and issue investigation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve workflows.

• Document technical procedures, findings, and best practices.

• Participate in code reviews, content reviews, and continuous process improvements.

• Utilize collaboration and version control tools to manage engineering content.

Required Qualifications:

• SSD/storage technologies. Must have knowledge of SSD architecture, storage technologies, or storage device validation.

• Working knowledge of Python, including the ability to understand existing code. Experience writing Python scripts is a strong plus.

• Basic understanding of computer hardware and hardware validation concepts.

• Experience working in Linux environments.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience using GitLab for source control and collaboration.

• Experience using Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing.

• Experience working with enterprise or lab server environments.

• Familiarity with automated test frameworks and scripting.

• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software integration issues.

• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools, methodologies, and best-known methods (BKMs), including the use of generative AI to improve software development, test creation, debugging, documentation, and engineering productivity.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Desired Skills:

• Python scripting and automation

• Linux command line and shell usage

• Hardware troubleshooting

• Server administration or lab server experience

• AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, AI-powered testing and automation tools)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork

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