Hardware FA Engineer
Reference Number: 413682
Posted: 10/05/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
Our client is seeking a Hardware FA Engineer to join their team. As a Hardware FA Engineer, you will be part of the hardware engineering organization supporting failure analysis and hardware platform quality for networking products. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in hardware board circuit and system design, the ability to troubleshoot complex issues with precision, and the drive to deliver clear, actionable findings that improve reliability.
Job Title:Hardware FA Engineer.
Location:100% onsite at San Jose, CA
Pay Range: 55-60 W2
What's the Job?
- Perform hardware failure analysis on board-level and system-level designs to identify root causes and contributing factors.
- Design, execute, and document troubleshooting plans using electrical diagnostics and measurement equipment.
- Analyze high-speed signal behavior for SerDes/serial transmission technologies and support validation of signal integrity.
- Use lab instruments and test setups (including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and network traffic generators such as Ixia and Spirent) to reproduce and isolate failures.
- Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to communicate findings, recommend corrective actions, and support hardware improvements.
What's Needed?
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related degree.
- 6+ years of experience in hardware board circuit and system design, troubleshooting, or failure analysis.
- Experience designing for high-speed signals using SerDes/serial transmission technologies.
- Experience with electrical diagnostics and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and network traffic generators such as Ixia and Spirent.
- Familiarity with control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, and I2C.
What's in it for me?
- Work on mission-critical hardware platforms that support switching, routing, and wireless networking products.
- Contribute to reliability improvements through rigorous failure analysis and root-cause determination.
- Build and apply advanced diagnostic skills using industry-standard lab tools and test systems.
- Collaborate with a hardware engineering team focused on silicon, optics, and hardware platform delivery.
- Engage in a structured interview process with two rounds of interviews.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
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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