Validation Lab Technician

Hans-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. 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. Able to do some basic programming/scripting work (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...). 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 server CPU/GPU experience is preferred. Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr