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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** PTEC Solutions Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, Code Coverage, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Ethernet Physical Layer, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Routing, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Tcl (Programming Language), Strategies of Testing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Scripting, Test Scripts
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9fd0eb003bb0224e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in VLAN?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, * BSEE/CE with 0-1 years of experience.

 * Hands-on experience with electrical test and measurement equipment.
 * TCL, Python, or similar scripting experience (mandatory).

Desired Skills:

 * Strong hardware and script debugging skills.
 * Knowledge of networking fundamentals, routing, switching, VLANs, and VRFs.
 * Understanding of hardware architecture and OSI networking concepts.
 * Familiarity with Fiber Optics and Ethernet cable test infrastructure.
 * Experience with traffic generators such as Ixia and Spirent.
 * Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication.
 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced lab environment.
 * Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are a plus.
 * Self-motivated with a strong problem-solving mindset and "can-do" attitude.

## Description

* Participate on a project team of engineers involved in hardware development and testing.
 * Define system-level Design Verification Test procedures.
 * Perform complex system-level unit and integration testing.
 * Debug and mitigate complex system-level issues.
 * Collaborate with hardware design, software/diagnostic, and manufacturing test engineers to develop and execute product test strategies.
 * Develop test scripts, execute testing, and drive issues to resolution for successful manufacturing release.
 * Leverage automation to improve test coverage and productivity.
 * Document test plans, procedures, and reports.
 * Support field issue root cause analysis and customer escalations.


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