Hardware Engineer

New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 14,500 customers worldwide.

We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: “To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information.” New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.

Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications.  New Era Technology empowers businesses to embrace the future workplace. As customers shift their perspectives on where and how work happens, we are there to meet them with flexible, resilient, and productive solutions. New Era Technology provides a team-oriented culture, a positive environment filled with an incredible staff, and a genuine passion for providing the best service to our customers worldwide. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to professional growth, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and setting the standard for excellence in our field.

We offer a growth-orientated, high-tech environment for employees. Along with our many benefits, you can expect a corporate culture that promotes personal and professional development. Our customer-focused teams are built on our core values: Community, Integrity, Agile, and Committed.

We currently have a need for a Senior Hardware Validation Specialist supporting a Global Network Infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will have 3 of years years of relevant work experience in a brief description of job. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define electrical validation methodologies for PCB and different subsystems by working with system integration EE team and technology teams.

• Define and track detailed test plans for the different modules and top level systems. Validation coverage includes SoC, low speed signal interface (I2C, I2S, PDM...etc), I/O signals, high speed differential interface, electrical performance of subsystems such as optical sensors, microphones, cameras, battery, charger, and RF.

• Drive and execute validation to meet key deadlines and priority goals.

• Own execution, interpretation, and reporting of electrical validation work status and results.

• Keep track of coverage metrics and bugs encountered and fixed

• Support system bring up and debug activities

• Clearly communicate test plans and results

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of Electrical System Verification for consumer electronics

• Experience with definition of validation test plans

• Experience owning significant areas of electrical validation

• Experience executing electrical validation on the bench. Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and temp chamber.

• Understanding of board schematics and board layout. Ability to find proper probe locations and identify potential points of failure in the DUT.

• Knowledge of C#, Python, and LabView for data processing and automation.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Self-motivated and team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Board and system level validation and debugging experience

• FW verification experience

• System and Subsystem power verification.

• C#, Python, and LabView development experience

• Experience with VNA and ENA, logic analyzer, signal analyzer, battery simulator, data acquisition device (DAQ).

• Master's in electrical engineering or computer science

• Keywords: electrical validation, hardware validation, bring up, test plan, I2C, I2S, MIPI, oscilloscope, probing, debug, sensor, camera, RF

• Experience with mobile technology (smartphone, watches, AR/VR etc)

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

• EE fundamentals: ADC, Op-amp, noise, power regulators, etc.

• Familiar with EE bench validation equipment: scope, power supply, DMM, spectrum analyzers, etc.

• Basic software skills: familiar with scripting, shell commands, flashing devices, etc.

Good to have skills:

• Data analysis and presentation skills

• RF knowledge

• SW coding skills

Payrate is open for right candidate.