Hardware Integration Engineer

Location:
Fully Onsite - 5 Days Onsite (Client located in Palo Alto, CA)

Work Shift
:
Monday through Friday (8:00AM )5:00PM PST

* Must be able to work on W-2 basis

One of the country’s largest technology innovators is searching for a talented Validation Engineer to join their dynamic hardware/software engineering team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive critical product validation across the entire lifecycle—serving as the linchpin partner with design teams and playing a key role in ensuring elite performance, safety, and quality in ground-breaking electronics. If you thrive in high-impact environments where your technical expertise directly shapes the next generation of automotive and electronic innovations, this role is calling your name!

This exciting opportunity to lead advanced validation services begins as a
12-month W2 contract
with potential for overtime, extension, and possible conversion based on project needs. The position is
100% onsite in Palo Alto, Monday to Friday, 8-5 or 9-6.

• Serve as a primary validation partner for hardware/software design teams and deliver centralized ECU testing services throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and environmental setups—integrating Silicon Validation results into functional and durability testing at the component level.
• Collaborate closely with design partners to architect and build specialized test infrastructures, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and custom bench setups.
• Participate in risk assessments (DFMEA, PFMEA, Bill of Design) to preemptively identify timing and quality issues for customers.
• Lead and plan durability, electrical, and functional tests for electronic control units (ECUs), focusing on high-fidelity execution.
• Conduct Silicon-level performance validation for SoCs and microcontrollers—analyzing power integrity, thermal limits, and signal quality.
• Direct complex root cause investigations for test failures, using data reproduction and fault simulation to resolve hardware and firmware bugs.
• Provide advanced data analytics and reporting from test results to continually refine design and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Standardize technical templates, toolbox assets, and drawing documentation for a unified approach across engineering.
• Manage requirement traceability and validation tracking using JAMA, JIRA, and version control systems.
• Maintain "Lessons Learned" repositories to optimize Bill of Materials and drive ongoing performance and safety improvements.

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Proven experience in electronics design and validation—minimum 6+ years in automotive or consumer electronics sectors
• Expert in Silicon-level and ECU validation, including proficiency with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Flexray
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 standards for testing laboratories
• Hands-on skills in bench testing using oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and thermal chambers
• Proficiency with requirement management tools (JIRA, JAMA), and programming in Lab View, Test Stand, and CAPL (highly preferred)
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
• Collaborative communicator adept at working in cross-functional teams within fast-paced engineering operations

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)

Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.