Hardware Engineer- Sustainability

NetApp•Wichita, KS

20h•$125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As a member of NetApp’s hardware sustaining team, the Hardware Engineer supports hardware platforms throughout the product life cycle. The work includes root cause analysis of field issues and qualification of second-source and end-of-life parts and components. Opportunities may also include participating in the development and validation of new products. The role calls for a creative, driven, quick-learning contributor who can lead small teams or projects and work independently with limited management direction. The engineer designs, develops, validates, and debugs hardware modules and systems; provides technical support to marketing, sales, operations, and design partners; and evaluates product designs for technical feasibility and compliance with engineering standards. The position works collaboratively with engineers to meet demanding goals and quality standards, and communicates with stakeholders across levels and functions as needed. The salary target range is $125,000–$145,000 in on-target earnings, with the final offer depending on location, qualifications, experience, and education.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience, or equivalent, in a hardware sustaining role.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience in digital design, system debugging, and verification.
Ability to work collaboratively in an engineering team and adapt to change in a high-tech development environment.
Ability to evaluate product designs for technical feasibility and apply standard engineering principles.
Ability to diagnose issues in x86 design schematics and identify hardware root causes.
Experience with PCIe Gen3 or newer designs.
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and power meters, with component-level troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with employees from staff through senior-manager levels.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Strong digital design background and debugging experience in high-speed interfaces, processors and chipsets, memory, PCIe, and networking interfaces.
Ability to lead small teams or projects.
Proactive contribution and subject-matter expertise on team projects.

Responsibilities

Support hardware platforms throughout the product life cycle.
Perform root cause analysis of field issues and qualify second-source and end-of-life parts and components.
Participate in the development and validation of new products when opportunities arise.
Design, develop, validate, and debug hardware modules and systems.
Provide technical support to marketing, sales, operations, and design partners throughout the product life cycle.
Collaborate with engineering teams to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
Evaluate product designs for technical feasibility and compliance with rigorous design standards.
Diagnose issues in x86 design schematics to identify hardware root causes.
Work independently and contribute subject-matter expertise to team projects.
Communicate information to stakeholders at multiple levels and coach and influence others to achieve results.