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Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

WorkNovas LLC

C++ Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$53.25 - $72/hr

... of computer science and engineering to the design, development, support, and maintenance of the ... The engineer will work on low-level software that enables hardware functionality, system stability ...

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C++ Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$53.25 - $72/hr

... of computer science and engineering to the design, development, support, and maintenance of the ... The engineer will work on low-level software that enables hardware functionality, system stability ...

Teradyne

Calibration Engineer

Tualatin, OR

$129K - $228K/yr

Work closely with hardware engineers to validate new designs and develop calibration methodologies ... Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience, or MS with 0 ...

Intel

EDA Design Flow Development Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

$141K - $269K/yr

... Hardware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enabling groundbreaking innovations that power Intel's leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing. We are seeking an experienced EDA CAD / ...

Log Camp

Code The Future - Learning Assistant

Portland, OR · On-site

$465 - $1.5K/wk

Log Camp is a fast-growing technology education nonprofit that provides out-of-school computer programming, computer science, and computer hardware workshops to underserved middle and high school ...

Earth Force

Hardware Manufacturing Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

We develop integrated computer vision systems-hardware through UI-deployed on forestry machines ... This role sits between engineering, operations, and the field. You will translate prototype systems ...

Sunbelt Controls

Systems Software Engineer III

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$181K - $214K/yr

Utilizes computer hardware and software to support and/or execute the pre-functional testing of the ... Assists Design Engineers with the validation of sequence of operations development against design ...

Sunbelt Controls

Systems Software Engineer III

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$181K - $214K/yr

Utilizes computer hardware and software to support and/or execute the pre-functional testing of the ... Assists Design Engineers with the validation of sequence of operations development against design ...

PeaceHealth

Biomed Imaging Tech II

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$53.40/hr

Knowledge of bio-engineering, bio-electronics and instrumentation. (Required) * Familiarity with DICOM, operating computers with Windows operating system, computer hardware and network ...

PeaceHealth

Biomed Imaging Tech II

Vancouver, WA

$53.40/hr

Knowledge of bio-engineering, bio-electronics and instrumentation. (Required) * Familiarity with DICOM, operating computers with Windows operating system, computer hardware and network ...

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How much do freelance computer hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance computer hardware engineer in Portland, OR is $155,078.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,000.00 and $172,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer vs Computer Hardware Technician?

AspectFreelance Computer Hardware EngineerComputer Hardware Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Cisco), technical expertiseCertifications often required, such as CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, project-based, remote or on-siteOn-site, repair shops, or corporate settings
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, independent contractingCompanies, service centers, retail
Work FocusDesign, troubleshooting, consulting, custom hardware solutionsHardware installation, repair, maintenance

Freelance Computer Hardware Engineers focus on designing, troubleshooting, and consulting on hardware projects independently, often working remotely or on a per-project basis. In contrast, Computer Hardware Technicians primarily perform on-site repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks within organizations or repair shops. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope, work environment, and client interaction.

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Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Kelly Services

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

$34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Kelly® Technology/Kelly OCG is hiring an Infrastructure Systems Engineer for a long-term opportunity with a top semiconductor company in Hillsboro, Oregon. If you’re passionate about driving tomorrow’s technological innovations and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Infrastructure Systems Engineer 
(Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer / L4 Tech)
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Hourly Pay: $34.00/hr W2
Benefits (medical, dental, vision) + paid time off
Job Description:
  • The IT infrastructure support includes Linux and Windows based clients, servers, pre-production HW, and storage systems. We focus on infrastructure systems builds, OS services (Web, NLB, DNS/DHCP, Clustering, etc.), configuration, automation, incidents, & customer requests.
  • The candidate will provide IT Infrastructure support for our client’s Developer Software Engineering (DSE) lab computer systems.
  • The main duties are building, configuration, and maintenance of high-performance computing clusters, cluster test beds in an internal test Iab, with predominantly Linux based clusters and high-performance fabrics like InfiniBand and 100-400Gb Data Center Ethernet. The work includes installation and troubleshooting of both production and preproduction servers, GPUs, switches, and software, as well as development of scripts for automation of cluster provisioning and configuration.
  • In addition, the maintenance includes support for users of the systems, internal documentation of practices, and general maintenance of the Iab spaces.
 
Scope: 
  • Custom OS provisioning including Linux and Windows for client and server platforms, using Deploy Commander, FOG and AWX.
  • Own infrastructure incident ticket resolution for escalations from first-level support teams and DSE engineers.
  • Own infrastructure request resolution from DSE partners and Lab Computer.
  • Hardware support for pre-production and production hardware, system assembly, parts replacement, firmware updates, break/fix, and inventory management including storage and tracking in systems of records (Lab ServiceNow and other where required). 
  • Labs Capacity Management - Provision new systems in DSE Labs to optimize capacity and maintain system life cycle to drive efficiencies.
  • Partnership with Network & IT security teams to design and implement lab networks and firewall rules.
  • Maintain client’s security compliance for DSE systems.
  • Update and maintain IT service management systems (ServiceNow).
  • Document and communicate findings to all key stakeholders.  Work with Infrastructure & Application Owner to create and maintain troubleshooting documentation.
  • Work with Lab Compute to improve system usability, quality, and maintainability.
  • Engage with DSE & Lab Compute engineers to drive projects.
  • Physical system assembly and add/remove components.
  • Support Oregon DSE Lab infrastructure computer systems.
 
Qualification/Skills required, not limited to the following:
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Linux and Windows Server Support Administration with Hardware Experience (Windows 2016/2019/2022, Linux RedHat, SUSE and Ubuntu).
  • Must have 2+ years of experience in Storage Support Administration with Hardware Experience. (SAN/3PAR / EMC / Netapp NFS/CIFS).
  • Must have 2+ years of experience in Client Support Administration with Hardware Experience. (WinXP, Win7, Win10, Win11).
  • Must have 2+ years of experience in Virtualization (MS Hyper V, VMWare, etc.)
  • Experience with enterprise automated OS provisions software (Altiris, BigFix, WDE, FOG, etc.) for Client & Server build platforms.
  • Experience working in a Lab and Datacenter Environments.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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