Title: MFG Test Engineer II (Intel Server Hardware Validation)
Location: Hudson, NH (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (6+ Months)
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the role
Join a hardware engineering team supporting advanced Intel-based server motherboard platforms within a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment. This role focuses on hardware validation, board-level debug, root-cause analysis, and test strategy development supporting high-performance computing systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience debugging Intel server platforms and performing system-level hardware validation within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advanced debug and root-cause analysis activities on Intel server motherboard platforms
- Develop and execute validation plans, test procedures, and debug methodologies
- Perform board-level diagnostics and troubleshooting activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with:
- Design Engineering
- BIOS/Firmware teams
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Quality teams
- Utilize hardware debug tools including:
- ITP
- JTAG
- Logic analyzers
- Oscilloscopes
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and test optimization
- Improve test reliability, efficiency, and first-pass yields
- Support manufacturing and production test flow activities
- Mentor junior engineers and support test methodology improvements
- Maintain technical documentation, reports, and validation records
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5–10+ years of hardware validation/debug experience preferred
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Intel processor/server architecture
- Server motherboard debug
- Hardware validation
- System-level troubleshooting
- Strong experience with debug tools including:
- ITP
- JTAG
- Logic analyzers
- Oscilloscopes
- Experience developing and executing validation plans and test procedures
- Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and ramp up quickly in fast-paced environments
- U.S. Citizenship REQUIRED (proof required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with scripting/automation tools such as:
- Python
- Perl
- Experience supporting manufacturing test environments or production validation
- Familiarity with quality systems or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics industries
Compensation
- Estimated hourly range: $44–$46/hr (W-2)
- Final rate will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.
- Work Schedule: 1st Shift | 9/80 Schedule | 7:30 AM Start
- Work Location: 100% Onsite – Hudson, NH
- Contract Duration: 6+ Months
- Potential for extension or conversion available