Hardware Test Engineer

1 day ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Cognizant Full time $75,000 - $109,500 per year

About The Role
We are looking for a hands-on, detailed-oriented Hardware Test Engineer to support product manufacturing and testing. This role involves setup, testing, and troubleshooting hardware down to the subsystem level requiring strong electronics knowledge and flexibility to work in labs, test facilities, and field locations.

In This Role, You Will

  • Provide technical support across engineering and non-technical teams.
  • Triage and debug hardware issues at system, sub-system, and component levels.
  • Analyze field failures and identify root causes.
  • Troubleshoot PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), Surface Mount Technology (SMT), and Integrated Circuits (ICs) related issues.
  • Execute test plans, perform repairs, and document findings.

Location:

Based on the business requirements you will be working onsite at a client office in Mountain View, CA.

What You Must Have To Be Considered

  • 2+ years of experience in hardware diagnostics, repair, or technical support.
  • Strong grasp of electrical theory and troubleshooting.
  • Experience debugging electronics at board/system level.
  • Proficiency with lab tools (multimeters and oscilloscopes).
  • Ability to read schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
  • Ability to assemble prototype systems and cable harnesses from drawings.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

This Will Help You Stand Out

  • Soldering and hot air rework proficiency.
  • Familiarity with Python or LabView scripting.
  • Experience with Linux command line.

We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. If you have transferable skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to improve manufacturing processes, we would love to hear from you.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is between $75, $109,500.00, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's appliable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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