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# Hardware Design Engineer in Palo Alto

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,155.0 - $112,632.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Unit Testing, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, FlexRay, Hardware Design, LabVIEW, Jama (Software), CAPL
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/hardware-design-engineer-palo-alto-31299738

## About the Role

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· Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.

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· Experience: 6+ years of experience in automotive or consumer electronics, with a strong focus on the design and development of electronics.

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· Domain Expertise: Strong background in Silicon-level validation and ECU component testing; Proficient in automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Flexray. Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.

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· Lab Skills: Hands-on experience with bench-level testing [oscilloscopes, power supply, digital multimeter] & thermal chambers.

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· Software & Tooling: Proficiency in JIRA and JAMA for requirement management.

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· LabView, Test Stand, and CAPL programming skills (highly ).

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· Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

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· Soft Skills: A collaborative communicator capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced "Engineering Ops" service model.

## Description

· Cross-Functional Service Delivery: Serve as the primary validation partner for HW/SW design teams, providing centralized testing services that span the entire product lifecycle.


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