Hardware Test Engineer (Entry-Level)

Love solving technical puzzles? As a Failure Analysis Technician , you'll diagnose hardware failures, uncover root causes, and work alongside engineering teams to improve the performance and reliability of advanced computing systems.

Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Santa Clara and Fremont, CA

Pay: $38 - $50/hour (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform root cause failure analysis on computer systems and electronic components.

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair hardware issues at the system and component level.

• Conduct visual inspections and diagnostic testing using industry-standard tools.

• Analyze data and prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations.

• Read and interpret schematics, board layouts, and technical documentation.

• Support product quality and reliability initiatives through corrective actions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

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

• Experience in failure analysis, electronics repair, quality inspection, or hardware diagnostics.

• Strong understanding of computer hardware, servers, and electronic components.

• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

• Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Server or workstation repair

• Electronics manufacturing or quality engineering

• Root cause analysis and technical reporting

• BIOS, firmware, driver, and operating system troubleshooting

Pay Details: $38.00 to $50.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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