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Hardware Validation Engineer

Mashgin

Skills

Required

  • hardware validation
  • troubleshooting
  • reliability / manufacturing test / system integration
  • thermal / stress / burn-in / lifecycle testing
  • documentation
  • electrical or computer hardware
  • programming / scripting
  • Python
  • datasheets
  • test engineering
  • Windows / Linux

Preferred

  • USB
  • serial communication
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • cameras
  • embedded systems
  • automated hardware testing / test fixtures
  • executing validation plans

Join Mashgin, a rapidly scaling company, as a Hardware Validation Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will support the validation and qualification of custom hardware platforms and checkout systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to execute validation plans, build and automate test setups, troubleshoot hardware issues, and document results. The position offers a hybrid remote environment, flexible PTO, catered lunch, competitive equity, and health benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Support validation and qualification of custom hardware platforms and checkout systems by executing validation plans, building and automating test setups, and troubleshooting hardware issues.
  • Conduct functional, performance, stress, thermal, and reliability validation tests, and document test procedures, results, failures, and validation reports.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, suppliers, and other engineering teams to ensure successful prototype builds, pilot builds, and field testing.
  • Experience with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters

Requirements

  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
  • Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical or computer hardware

Basic programming or scripting experience, preferably Python

  • Ability to read datasheets, technical specifications, and basic schematics
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or related work; relevant internship or project experience is welcome

Comfortable working with Windows and/or Linux

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with hardware validation, reliability, manufacturing test, or system integration
  • Experience with thermal, stress, burn-in, or lifecycle testing

Preferred

  • Familiarity with USB, serial communication, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and other hardware interfaces
  • Familiarity with cameras, embedded systems, PC hardware, or other peripherals
  • Experience with automated hardware testing or test fixtures

Pay

USD 100,000 - 145,000