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Verkada

Hardware Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$140.70K - $185.70K/yr

Verkada's Hardware Engineers own all electrical engineering design and validation aspects, working directly with our JDM partners to ship cutting-edge products. This is a full-time, in-person role ...

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Noblesoft Technologies

Hardware Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$145.20K - $191.60K/yr

Role :Hardware Engineer Location: Palo Alto , California, USA - onsite Duration Contract high-speed board design manadatory * Strong experience in automotive hardware design (5-8 years preferred)

KBR, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$121.70K - $160.60K/yr

Hardware Engineer Program Summary KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ...

Legrand AV, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA

$100K - $115K/yr

Hardware Engineer Location US-CA-Fremont # Positions 1 Category Engineering Position Description Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Engineer to join the ZPE Systems Team in Fremont ...

Legrand North America

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA

$100K - $115K/yr

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Engineer to join the ZPE Systems Team in Fremont, CA. Key Responsibilities: Design and Development: · Design and develop hardware devices for ...

NW Employment Solutions

Hardware Operator

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Performs setup of hardware machines per manufacturer recommendation. * Utilizes the correct tooling to ensure that hardware is secure, sits flush, protects threads, in the proper quantities, in the ...

Google

Hardware Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$145.70K - $192.30K/yr

Design and validation of hardware subsystems accounting for performance-power trade-offs * Debugging program code, firmware, and software or troubleshooting hardware, electrical, and mechanical ...

Ace Hardware

Hardware Associate

Port Charlotte, FL

$15/hr

MRT ACE goes beyond plants and hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us. Work/life balance: This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in ...

MARS Solutions Group

Hardware Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$121.70K - $160.60K/yr

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Hardware Engineer - Product Development located in Milwaukee, WI. Our client is an Automation industry leader looking for high-quality talent to ...

Spectris

Hardware Engineer

Pompano Beach, FL

$100K - $125K/yr

We are seeking an entry-level Hardware Engineer to join our Custom Engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates with 1-3 years of experience who are looking to develop their skills in hardware ...

Ensono

Hardware Technician

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

As a Data Center Hardware Technician at Ensono, you will apply your knowledge of server hardware and data center operations to complete a wide range of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting ...

KBR

Hardware Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$121.70K - $160.60K/yr

Hardware Engineer Program Summary KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ...

Ace Hardware

Hardware Associate

Venice, FL

$15/hr

MRT ACE goes beyond plants and hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us. Work/life balance: This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in ...

Ace Hardware

Hardware Associate

Port Charlotte, FL

$15/hr

MRT ACE goes beyond plants and hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us. Work/life balance: This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in ...

Ensono

Hardware Technician

Downers Grove, IL

As a Data Center Hardware Technician at Ensono, you will apply your knowledge of server hardware and data center operations to complete a wide range of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting ...

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To thrive as a Hardware Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, circuit design, and hardware troubleshooting, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD tools, PCB design software, and hardware testing equipment is essential, and certifications like Certified Hardware Engineer (CHE) can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork help individuals excel in this role. These skills are vital for designing reliable hardware solutions, ensuring product quality, and collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

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Hardware engineers often work closely with software developers, product managers, and manufacturing teams, which can present challenges such as communication gaps and differing project priorities. To address these issues, hardware engineers should prioritize clear documentation, regular status updates, and active participation in cross-functional meetings. Building strong relationships and understanding the constraints of other teams also helps streamline workflows and resolve potential bottlenecks quickly. Emphasizing collaboration ensures that all team members are aligned and project goals are met efficiently.

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Hardware jobs involve the design, development, testing, and maintenance of physical computer components and electronic devices. Professionals in this field work with items such as circuit boards, processors, memory devices, networks, and other peripherals. Roles may include hardware engineers, technicians, quality assurance testers, and support specialists. These jobs play a critical role in ensuring computers and electronic systems function efficiently and reliably. They often collaborate with software teams to integrate and optimize system performance.

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Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer

Verkada

San Mateo, CA • On-site

$140.70K - $185.70K/yr

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About this Role
As a Hardware Engineer on our hardware team, you will lead the design and development of Verkada's newest products. Verkada's Hardware Engineers own all electrical engineering design and validation aspects, working directly with our JDM partners to ship cutting-edge products. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.
What You'll Do
  • Lead electrical engineering for new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production.  
  • Collaborate with US and an international team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, software engineers and product managers to develop new products.  
  • Own component selection, schematic and layout development based on the architecture you have created.  
  • Own and maintain Hardware Requirements Document, ensuring it accurately captures all system-level and component-level hardware specifications
  • Quickly prototype new product concepts for mock-up builds and proof of concept studies.  Get hands-on with board bring-up, debug, testing and validation.  
  • Build and execute robust test plans by leveraging resources at our JDM/ODM partners.  Lead root cause analysis efforts related to EMI/EMC, surge, thermal, OTA prescan, other RF testing and more.  
  • Lead JDM teams to efficiently and effectively complete programs.  Work closely with manufacturing partners to steer hardware designs through design and validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) and into mass production. 
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners to review designs, run experiments, and troubleshoot issues. 
  • Lead compliance / regulatory efforts for relevant hardware products.
What You Bring
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
  • 3+ years experience in designing new electronics products.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 15%.
US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
  • Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
  • Professional development stipend
  • Fertility Stipend 
  • Wellness/fitness benefits
  • Healthy lunches provided daily
  • Commuter benefits
Additional Information

  • We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.

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