Mindlance is hiring: Hardware Engineer II in Sunnyvale

Overview

Hardware Engineer for a temporary assignment supporting our innovative hardware projects. This role is designed for contingent workers and independent contractors, and is not a full-time employment opportunity. The Hardware Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test hardware components for Meta’s next-generation products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate hardware components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Conduct troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports as required.
• Support prototype development and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Meta’s quality and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in hardware design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and hardware simulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Must have skills

• Basic knowledge of display optical characterization & trouble shooting.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Previous experience with developing customized test stations.

Top 3 hard skills

• Basic optical metrology
• Basic data analysis skills
• Basic ability to assemble test jigs

Nice-to-have skills

Display driving skills

Experience

• Years of experience needed: 1-2

Context

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects: Phoenix program ramping --> large sample characterization & demo to large team & failure analysis of NG samples

Candidate value proposition

Is there anything we can share with Candidates to compel them to choose Meta over competitors?: Access to cool products before they are launched, behind the scenes view of the product design

Typical Day

Typical Day in the Role: Characterization, demo / user study to large team, lab management, test jig test-up & assembly

Performance

How will performance be measured?: Ability to follow through with tasks independently with basic instructions, Keen to learn & grow, ask questions as needed

EEO

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”