Hardware Engineer IV
6 months
Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Pay rate starts from $75/hr W2

Summary:

• The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

 4 Must-Have Skills:

1. Schematic capture,
2. Python experience,
3. C experience,
4. data coding

Day-to-day:

• Develop and run automation tests to ensure no regression on the device, design electronic circuit boards
• Possible extension if work is satisfactory

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and approve plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Review and approve product prototypes, working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
• Supervise functioning of equipment and approve modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
• Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.
• Act as a subject matter expert to engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Provide training and support to system designers and users.
• Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
• Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Strong knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.
• Experience with multiple sensors (ambient light sensor, optical sensor, motion sensor or touch sensor)
• Proficient in Python
• Proficient in C

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.00/hr.