Validation Lab Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTHE 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 *** 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 updatesExecute weekly regression testing. Collect/report result/progressREQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Experience with server CPU platforms i.e. validation open/close chassis platformsFamiliarity with using server OS such Windows Server, Ubuntu, RedHatComfortable with navigating and configuring system via BIOS.Good at troubleshooting skillsAble 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 guidanceStrong verbal and written English communication skillsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Prior experience with Aarvark, Dediprog or other programmers preferredPrior experience with PCIe protocol analyzer highly desiredPrior experience with PCIe cards, NVMe drives or CXL cards highly desiredPrior *** server CPU/GPU experience is preferredUnderstanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired