Validation Lab Technician

THE ROLE:
Hands-on technician/engineer responsible for supporting Server CPU Post-Silicon validation in the area of high speed IO. Domains include PCIe, CXL, USB, hotplug, multi-socket, system manageability, reset and volume validation. This individual will be primarily working with client validation engineers in test execution, troubleshooting failures, platform setup and construction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Platform setup and reconfiguration. i.e. attach PCIe/CXL cards/devices to server CPU validation platform, install various backplanes, risers, interposers, install CPU into sockets and install various cooling apparatus.
Setup PCIe and CXL protocol analyzers for Gen1-Gen6 speed.
Maintain lab computers, including various lab hosts.
Perform regular BIOS updates, PCIe/CXL device FW updates, BMC and FPGA image updates, Protocol Analyzer SW updates
Execute weekly regression testing. Collect/report result/progress


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience with server CPU platforms i.e. validation open/close chassis platforms
Familiarity with using server OS such Windows Server, Ubuntu, RedHat
Comfortable with navigating and configuring system via BIOS.
Good at troubleshooting skills
Able to do some basic programming/scripting work (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance
Strong verbal and written English communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience with Aarvark, Dediprog or other programmers preferred
Prior experience with PCIe protocol analyzer highly desired
Prior experience with PCIe cards, NVMe drives or CXL cards highly desired
Prior client server CPU/GPU experience is preferred
Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired