• Design, prototype, and build new hardware products with product and software teams, delivering 3 proof-of-concept units per quarter on schedule.
• Help sustain existing product lines, supporting >99% on-time shipments and maintaining consistent quality for thousands of customer units annually.
• Quickly prototype new products for proof-of-concept studies, reducing early design risk and cutting feasibility timelines by ~30%.
• Provide technical support to marketing, sales, and design partners across multiple concurrent launches, ensuring accurate specifications and implementation alignment.
• Test hardware components and systems, executing functional, electrical, and stress tests across 100+ units prior to release.
• Collaborate with software development to ensure hardware functions as intended, resolving cross-discipline integration issues throughout development cycles.
• Evaluate new product designs for technical feasibility, identifying manufacturing and reliability risks before detailed design and tooling investment.
• Follow standard engineering principles to meet rigorous design standards, ensuring compliance with internal quality, safety, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate with Project Managers and clients to ensure project delivery meets all defined customer requirements across scope, schedule, and performance.
• Complete functionality and performance tests on final products, validating 100% of production-ready units against defined acceptance criteria.

• Hardware Prototyping (Hard Skills)
• Product Design (Hard Skills)
• Manufacturing Support (Hard Skills)
• Hardware Testing (Hard Skills)
• System Integration (Hard Skills)
• Risk Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Technical Communication (Soft Skills)

• Perform tests and measurements on high-speed digital and analog circuitry during electrical qualification, producing detailed reports for 20+ prototype builds.
• Troubleshoot products in prototype, production, and customer return phases, resolving hardware faults across dozens of units to restore functionality.
• Provide technical support on mature products, sustaining stable performance and long-term reliability across active production lines.
• Identify and evaluate new components as secondary sources, testing multiple alternates per part to reduce supply chain risk.
• Write small test programs to support hardware validation, improving test coverage and execution speed during bring-up and qualification.
• Set up systems for electromagnetic compliance testing, preparing complete test-ready configurations to meet regulatory requirements.
• Prepare systems for environmental chamber testing, execute thermal and stress tests, and author formal qualification reports.
• Verify technical manuals and datasheets for accuracy, ensuring alignment with validated hardware behavior and specifications.
• Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting, isolating electrical, signal integrity, and component-level issues efficiently.
• Follow technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints, and apply correct technical terminology during build, test, and debug activities.

Skills on Resume:

• Electrical Testing (Hard Skills)
• Hardware Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Signal Integrity (Hard Skills)
• Component Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Test Programming (Hard Skills)
• EMC Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Environmental Testing (Hard Skills)
• Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)

• Develop and execute short- and long-term R&D tests and experiments, supporting multiple prototype iterations across extended validation cycles.
• Collect, prepare, and present testing results, producing clear data summaries and reports to inform engineering and product decisions.
• Support hardware prototype build, bring-up, and evaluation, assisting with initial power-on, debug, and functional validation of new designs.
• Assist in identifying additional tests and experiments, improving product quality, coverage, and failure mode understanding.
• Maintain deep understanding of the full product line, including system capabilities, limitations, and integration constraints.
• Independently manage a backlog of projects, research, and analysis, balancing parallel priorities and delivery timelines.
• Construct modular electronic systems using COTS hardware and enclosures, protecting systems against thermal, mechanical, and environmental exposure.
• Configure systems using COTS and proprietary software, enabling end-to-end system functionality and validation.
• Prepare technical documents and reports for internal and external use, ensuring accurate communication of test results and system behavior.
• Support cross-functional departments involved in product development, contributing to smooth handoffs and coordinated execution.

Skills on Resume:

• R&D Testing (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Prototype Bring-up (Hard Skills)
• Test Planning (Hard Skills)
• System Integration (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Soft Skills)
• System Assembly (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Support (Soft Skills)

• Repair and refurbish large-format touchscreen displays 65–98 inches, restoring functionality for dozens of units per month.
• Take ownership of assigned repair and refurbishment tasks, ensuring timely completion and consistent quality outcomes.
• Disassemble displays using hand and power tools to inspect components, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and display-related defects.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs in warehouse and onsite customer environments, resolving issues across varied deployment conditions.
• Run software and hardware tests to validate repairs, confirming full system functionality prior to release.
• Replace circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and hardware components, isolating faults and restoring normal operational performance.
• Reload firmware, applications, and Windows OS, completing full system reimaging and configuration after repair.
• Reassemble and repackage displays post-repair, ensuring clean presentation and resale-ready condition.
• Support the RMA process by receiving units, diagnosing failures, and completing end-to-end repair or refurbishment workflows.
• Maintain repair parts inventory and place orders, supporting continuous repair throughput without material delays.
• Assist with warehouse operations, including palletizing large displays for LTL shipment to customer sites.

Skills on Resume:

• Display Repair (Hard Skills)
• Hardware Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Mechanical Disassembly (Hard Skills)
• Field Service (Hard Skills)
• System Validation (Hard Skills)
• Firmware Reloading (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Soft Skills)
• Process Ownership (Soft Skills)

• Collaborate with hardware designers during validation and production transfer, supporting qualification, fine-tuning, and release of multiple product variants.
• Perform tests and measurements on high-speed digital and analog circuitry during electrical qualification, producing formal reports for 20+ prototype units.
• Troubleshoot products in prototype, production, and customer return phases, resolving electrical and functional failures across dozens of units.
• Provide technical support on mature products, sustaining stable field performance and ongoing production reliability.
• Identify and evaluate new components as secondary sources, testing multiple alternates per component to mitigate supply constraints.
• Write small test programs to support hardware validation, improving test efficiency and repeatability during bring-up.
• Set up systems in preparation for electromagnetic compliance testing, ensuring test-ready configurations and documentation completeness.
• Prepare systems for environmental chamber testing, execute thermal and stress tests, and author detailed qualification reports.
• Verify technical manuals and datasheets for accuracy, ensuring alignment with validated hardware behavior and specifications.
• Write and document detailed test operating procedures, enabling repeatable testing across engineering and production teams.

Skills on Resume:

• Hardware Validation (Hard Skills)
• Electrical Testing (Hard Skills)
• Failure Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Component Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Test Automation (Hard Skills)
• EMC Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Environmental Qualification (Hard Skills)
• Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)

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John A. Miller

San Jose, CA

Phone: (408) 555-0198

Email: john.miller.hardware@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnamiller

Summary:

Hands-on Hardware Technician with experience supporting hardware prototyping, validation, and repair across product development, R&D, and manufacturing environments. Skilled in hardware testing, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration to support reliable product development and deployment.

Skills:

Technical Skills

• Hardware Prototyping
• Hardware Testing & Validation
• System Integration
• Electrical & Functional Testing
• Manufacturing Support
• Risk Evaluation

Professional Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Communication
• Documentation Accuracy
• Task Ownership

Experience / Projects:

Hardware Repair Technician

Display Systems Operations – Fremont, CA

• Repaired and refurbished large-format touchscreen displays (65”–98”), restoring functionality for dozens of units per month.
• Diagnosed mechanical, electrical, and display-related issues using structured troubleshooting methods.
• Executed software and hardware validation tests to confirm system readiness after repair.
• Replaced circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and hardware components to restore normal operation.
• Reloaded firmware, applications, and Windows OS during full system reimaging processes.
• Supported RMA workflows and maintained repair inventory to ensure uninterrupted operations.

R&D Hardware Technician

Advanced Systems Lab – Mountain View, CA

• Supported prototype build, bring-up, and initial power-on of new hardware designs.
• Executed R&D tests and experiments across multiple prototype iterations.
• Collected and summarized test data into clear technical reports for engineering review.
• Assisted in system integration using COTS hardware and enclosures.

Education:

Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

De Anza College – Cupertino, CA

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Michael T. Anderson

Santa Clara, CA

Phone: (669) 555-2473

Email: michael.anderson.hw@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelandersonhw

Summary:

Detail-oriented Hardware Technician with strong experience in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation of complex hardware systems. Proven ability to support prototype, production, and field-return hardware through hands-on testing, documentation, and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Core Technical Skills

• Electrical Testing (Analog & Digital)
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Signal Integrity
• EMC & Environmental Testing
• Test Programming
• Component Evaluation

Professional Skills

• Technical Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Team Support
• Process Adherence

Experience:

Electrical Test Technician

Hardware Validation Group – Santa Clara, CA

• Performed electrical qualification testing on high-speed digital and analog circuitry across 20+ prototype builds.
• Troubleshot hardware failures in prototype, production, and customer-return units, restoring functionality across dozens of systems.
• Wrote small test programs to improve test coverage and execution speed during bring-up.
• Prepared systems for EMC compliance testing and environmental chamber validation.
• Executed thermal and stress tests and authored formal qualification reports.
• Verified accuracy of technical manuals and datasheets against validated hardware behavior.

Hardware Validation Technician

Manufacturing Transfer Team – Sunnyvale, CA

• Supported validation and production transfer of multiple hardware product variants.
• Identified and evaluated secondary-source components to reduce supply chain risk.
• Documented test operating procedures to enable repeatable validation across teams.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

San José State University – San Jose, CA

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David R. Thompson

Sunnyvale, CA

Phone: (650) 555-8841

Email: david.thompson.tech@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidthompsonhw

Professional Summary:

Experienced Hardware Technician supporting full product lifecycles from early prototyping through validation, manufacturing transfer, and sustained production. Strong background in system-level testing, cross-functional collaboration, and risk identification to ensure reliable and scalable hardware products.

Core Skills:

• Hardware Prototyping & Bring-Up
• Product Design Support
• Electrical & System-Level Testing
• Manufacturing & Sustaining Support
• Hardware Validation & Qualification
• Risk & Feasibility Evaluation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation

Experience:

Hardware Engineering Technician

Product Development Lab – San Jose, CA

• Designed, prototyped, and built new hardware products, delivering an average of three proof-of-concept units per quarter on schedule.
• Supported sustaining engineering efforts, maintaining >99% on-time shipments for thousands of customer units annually.
• Reduced early design risk and feasibility timelines by ~30% through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept testing.
• Executed functional, electrical, and stress tests across 100+ units prior to release.
• Collaborated closely with software teams to resolve hardware-software integration issues throughout development cycles.
• Evaluated new designs for manufacturing, reliability, and technical feasibility prior to tooling investment.
• Communicated with project managers and clients to ensure delivery met scope, schedule, and performance requirements.

Hardware Validation Technician

Manufacturing Transfer Team – Sunnyvale, CA

• Led hardware validation activities during production transfer and release phases.
• Authored detailed qualification reports and test procedures to support repeatable testing.
• Supported EMC and environmental qualification efforts to ensure regulatory readiness.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

University of California, Davis