Hardware Engineer
Job Description
Volt Workforce Solutions is hiring a Hardware Engineer for an onsite, full-time temp-to-hire position in Fremont, CA. The role supports cross-functional work across R&D, manufacturing, and customer-facing activities, including technical leadership, failure analysis, and guidance through product transitions into production.
Position Overview
This position requires hands-on hardware troubleshooting and analysis, with responsibility for leading HW engineering efforts to address engineering issues on an appropriate timeline. The role also involves reviewing test results, partnering with R&D to determine root cause of failures, and supporting process improvements based on manufacturing data.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and customer support.
- Lead HW engineers to resolve engineering issues in a timely manner.
- Analyze equipment and product failures and partner with R&D to identify the root cause.
- Manage and guide the transition of products into production.
- Review and interpret test data and support improvements to manufacturing processes.
- Review and guide the troubleshooting and repair direction as issues are diagnosed.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with minimum 5 years of professional experience.
- Proficiency with server/storage and PC hardware architecture.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.
- Experience working in a manufacturing and product development role.
- Ability to use a scope to debug.
- Experience in designing circuit boards is desirable.
Work Schedule and Location
- Work location: In person (onsite)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Expected hours: No less than 40.0 hours per week
Compensation
Pay rate: USD $38.00 to $47.00 per hour based on experience (DOE).
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Term life
- Short term disability
- AD&D
- 401(k)
- Sick time
- Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)