Hardware Engineer- Sustainability

NetApp, Inc.•Wichita, KS

2d•$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 to participate in development and validation of new products are also available. The role involves designing, developing, validating, and debugging hardware modules and systems, as well as providing technical support to marketing, sales, operations, and design partners. The engineer works independently and collaboratively with engineering teams, contributes technical expertise to projects, and communicates with stakeholders across multiple organizational levels. Limited management direction is provided on new projects and assignments. The target salary range is USD 125,000–145,000 in on-target earnings, comprising base salary and potential commission when performance targets are achieved. The actual offer may be outside this range and depends on location, qualifications, experience, and education. A comprehensive benefits package may include health and life insurance, retirement or pension plans, paid time off, leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stock units. Benefits vary by region and are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

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 meet demanding goals and quality standards.
Comfort working in a changing, dynamic high-tech development environment.
Ability to evaluate product designs for technical feasibility and apply standard engineering principles to meet rigorous design standards.
Ability to diagnose issues in x86 design schematics and identify hardware root causes.
Experience with PCIe Gen3 or newer designs.
Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and power meters, and 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 and debugging experience with high-speed interfaces, processors and chipsets, memory, PCIe, and networking interfaces.
Experience coaching and influencing others.

Responsibilities

Support hardware platforms throughout the product life cycle.
Perform root cause analysis of field issues.
Qualify second-source and end-of-life parts and components.
Participate in the design, development, validation, and debugging of 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 goals and quality standards.
Evaluate product designs for technical feasibility and compliance with engineering principles and design standards.
Diagnose issues in x86 design schematics to identify hardware root causes.
Contribute technical expertise to team projects and convey relevant information to stakeholders at multiple levels.
Work independently and help achieve results through coaching and influencing others.