Hardware Validation Engineer

Job overview

The Hardware Validation Engineer role is onsite in Beaverton, OR; compensation is not specified. The position supports hardware validation activities in a laboratory environment. The engineer helps prepare and troubleshoot hardware systems, perform motherboard rework, and maintain accurate lab inventory and logistics. Careful handling of sensitive electronic components and validation support contribute to reliable hardware evaluation.

What you'll do

• Rework motherboards, including resistor and capacitor work, wiring, and probing
• manage lab inventory and logistics
• support hardware bring-up by installing SoCs/CPUs and heatsinks, flashing BIOS, and configuring operating systems
• support procurement, shipping, and receiving
• ramp lab systems
• troubleshoot and validate hardware
• follow ESD and component-handling procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

validation engineer

hardware validation

motherboards

soldering

hardware bring-up

bios

soc handling

esd procedures

lab inventory

beaverton or

katalyst healthcares & life sciences

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on motherboard rework and hardware bring-up; high school diploma or equivalent required.

About the employer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.