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# Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Job Cloud Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computing Platforms, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, TCP/IP, Hardware Testing, Routing & Switching, Hardware Infrastructure, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6aee2f2a93ecc9b0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Temperature sensors?, * We need candidates who are strong in Linux, networking, debugging, and systems-thinking foundation. They need someone who can be up to speed in 1-2 weeks., * How many years of experience do you have with Linux troubleshooting?

 * How many years of Hardware/Firmware testing experience do you have?

## Description

* Shift Notes: Must be will to work OT and weekends as necessary, * This role is much more Linux/server/datacenter focused than Windows focused, lets make Linux troubleshooting and command-line experience a primary requirement
 * Familiarity with server hardware, provisioning, OS deployment, firmware flashing, system recovery, and hardware troubleshooting is ideal
 * Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, switching/routing fundamentals) - supports rack bring-up and recovery activities. This is important.
 * Python and Bash scripting would likely be more relevant than PowerShell for this role, also very important.
 * Experience in datacenter operations, hardware validation, manufacturing, lab support, or large-scale server environments
 * Assemble, build, and install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
 * Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
 * Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
 * Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
 * Run system tests. Collect and report on testing results. Screen modules and boards as part of validation testing and debug.
 * Support lab shipping & receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.


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