Insight Global is hiring: Hardware Engineer in Fremont

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $132,000.00/yr

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Insight Global is looking for a Hardware Engineer to support our client in Fremont, CA. You will contribute to the failure analysis of hardware products across platforms such as servers and networking equipment. This role will take ownership of issue debugging and conduct in-depth failure analyses. The Hardware Engineer will support engineering and production teams by providing actionable insights that improve product reliability, manufacturability, and quality.

This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Failure Analysis and Debugging: Investigate hardware failures during development or production. Identify root causes, propose solutions, and support corrective action implementation.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in product transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing. Translate engineering specifications into operational guidance, and support ramp‑up through documentation, feedback, and troubleshooting.
• Documentation: Produce detailed reports on test outcomes, debug findings, and engineering support activities. Maintain thorough documentation for traceability and future reference.
• Technical Support: Provide hands‑on support for cross‑functional teams by addressing hardware‑related issues during testing, pilot builds, or production runs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables aligned with team and project goals.
• Other Duties: Support additional engineering tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of server systems, including hardware components and diagnostic procedures.
• Familiarity with hardware such as network switches, power distribution systems, and personal computing devices, with the ability to assist in their integration or troubleshooting.
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including experience applying concepts such as PCI‑e, USB, and system buses in test or debug scenarios.
• Proficient with test and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), and soldering/rework equipment, with experience applying them in lab or production environments.
• Experience working with or troubleshooting management protocols (e.g., Redfish, IPMI) during validation or issue resolution.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite for documenting procedures, reporting test results, and communicating technical findings.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Clear and concise technical communication skills for both documentation and team collaboration.

Compensation

$90,000 to $132,000 per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering Services and Technology, Information and Media