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Posted: 02/17/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract, Microsoft, VMS Job Number: 30131 Industry: SOFT - Software Companies

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Position Title: Hardware Design Engineer 5

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer 5 with our client located in Mountain View, CA. This is an onsite role 5 days a week.

Job Description:

The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
This role provides the opportunity to work in hands on silicon chip validation
Analyze information to determine plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
The purpose of this team is Silicon Semi-conductor AI Project.
Key projects: The role of the Silicon DDR and HBM Bring-up and Validation Engineer involves the initiation and validation and characterization. It covers aspects such as physical design, electrical, logic, performance, system, and software.
Responsibilities include test generation, pattern generation, configuring test infrastructure, taking electrical measurements, planning and executing bring-up processes.
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 80% hands on lab work, 10% meetings, 10% collab.

Job Qualifications:

10 years’ Experience in memory validation and characterization (SHMOO, off set testing)
10 years’ experience using coding language like C/Python
10 years’ experience with working collaboratively in a lab setting with a team
10+ overall years of experience in the field.
Bachelor's degree in engineering required. 10+ years’ experience required.
Experience with domain, experience with programming language, and experience in a lab.
In-depth knowledge of system architecture, performance/power, electrical and software of HBM or DDR subsystems for server applications.
Hand on experience with Memory Electrical Characterization testing- Jitter Measurement, Shmoo testing
Experience with Memory patterns and stress generator tools.
Experienced level knowledge of C/C++ and Python.
Experience in silicon debug for logic, software, and physical issues.
Experience with lab instruments such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Strong ability to triage issues and develop environment and tools.
Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated.
Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
Team player and detail oriented.
Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Basic knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems.
Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Location: Mountain View, CA. This is an onsite role 5 days a week.
Pay Range: $94/hr. to $130/hr. DOE
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

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