Hardware Validation Engineer

Mashgin•San Jose, CA

2d•$100,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mashgin is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer to support validation and qualification of our custom hardware platforms and checkout systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to execute validation plans, build and automate test setups, troubleshoot hardware issues, and document results. This is a hands-on role covering both component and system-level testing across compute platforms, cameras, USB devices, power systems, networking, and other peripherals. This is a hybrid role that requires you to be onsite at least 2 days a week in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or related work; relevant internship or project experience is welcome
Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical or computer hardware
Ability to read datasheets, technical specifications, and basic schematics
Experience with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
Basic programming or scripting experience, preferably Python
Comfortable working with Windows and/or Linux
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with hardware validation, reliability, manufacturing test, or system integration
Familiarity with USB, serial communication, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and other hardware interfaces
Experience with thermal, stress, burn-in, or lifecycle testing
Familiarity with cameras, embedded systems, PC hardware, or other peripherals
Experience with automated hardware testing or test fixtures

Responsibilities

Executing functional, performance, stress, thermal, and reliability validation tests
Building and maintaining hardware test setups and automated test tools
Developing Python or similar scripts for test automation, data collection, and hardware communication
Troubleshooting hardware and hardware/software integration issues
Using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
Reviewing datasheets, specifications, and schematics to understand test requirements
Reproducing failures, collecting data, and supporting root-cause analysis
Testing new hardware revisions, supplier samples, and component changes
Documenting test procedures, results, failures, and validation reports
Maintaining hardware configuration and validation records
Supporting prototype builds, pilot builds, and field testing as needed
Collaborating with hardware, software, manufacturing, suppliers, and other engineering teams