Hardware Validation Engineer
Reference Number: 406303
Posted: 07/30/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Engineering
Our client is seeking a dedicated Hardware Validation Engineer to join their innovative team. As a Hardware Validation Engineer, you will be an essential part of the post-silicon lab activities supporting performance and power characterization, optimization, and validation of pre-production CPU/GPU products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for technological excellence, aligning successfully within a dynamic and inclusive organization.
Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12+ months with highly possible extension / conversion
Pay Range: $27 - $30 / hr. on W2
What's the Job?
- Set up power and performance measurement platforms for testing and validation.
- Execute comprehensive power and performance test plans to ensure product quality.
- Support lab debug activities to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance and power efficiency.
- Document test results and provide detailed analysis to inform product development.
What's Needed?
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in hardware validation or related fields.
- Good understanding of PC system architecture, operating systems, drivers, ACPI, and BIOS.
- Experience with performance, power, and thermal lab work is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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