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Hardware Board Designer or Test (PCB) Engineer

Programming.com
Full-time
On-site
Job title: Hardware Board Designer or Test (PCB) Engineer

Duration: Long Term

Location: San Jose CA (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:
• Design and develop complex PCB-level hardware involving high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Own the schematic capture, component selection, and review of layout for signal integrity and manufacturability.
• Work hands-on in the lab to validate, debug, and bring up PCBs, using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Conduct and support signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, layout, mechanical, and test engineering.
• Execute hardware test plans and document test procedures, logs, and results.
• Investigate hardware issues and work on root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in board-level hardware design, validation, and debugging.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals including digital and analog circuits.
• Proficiency in lab tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and soldering tools.
• Familiarity with SI/PI analysis tools or simulation workflows is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and datasheets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on debugging mindset.