Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company · 7 hours ago
PCB HW Validation Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$60/hr - $75/hrYoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking an experienced PCB Hardware Validation Engineer to validate printed circuit board functionality and ensure sufficient power and signal margins across all interfaces. This role focuses on hands-on lab validation, data analysis, and post-silicon characterization to ensure reliable system operation across multiple subsystems, including PCIe and I2C.
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Hiring Manager
Guillermo Ruvalcaba
Responsibilities
Perform PCB functional verification to confirm all features meet design requirements, including power and signal integrity margin validation
Collect, analyze, and interpret lab data to assess power delivery, signal integrity, and overall system robustness
Support post-silicon validation through PVT, power, and thermal characterization
Validate PCIe performance, including signal integrity, eye opening measurements (EOM), and bit error rate (BER) margin analysis
Identify hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive issues to closure with cross-functional teams
Design and execute DOE experiments to debug issues and optimize hardware performance
Validate power sequencing, microcontroller behavior, and power efficiency, noise, and transient response
Characterize I2C bus performance to ensure compliance with design specifications
Track, document, and communicate validation results, issues, and risks clearly to stakeholders
Collaborate closely with hardware design, firmware, and system engineering teams to ensure end-to-end hardware quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in hardware validation, lab bring-up, and PCB-level debugging
Strong understanding of power integrity and signal integrity fundamentals and measurement techniques
Experience working with PCIe, I2C, and common hardware interfaces
Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies
Hands-on experience performing hardware debug and root cause analysis
Familiarity with power sequencing and microcontroller-based systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; scripting experience (Python, MATLAB) is a plus
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities
Company
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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1001-5000 employees
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