Job Description:
Responsible for CPU/APU client system hardware design, simulation, bring-up, debug, and validation across internal and external platforms.
Key Responsibilities
" Review schematics and board layouts, run board-level simulations, analyze simulation results, identify issues, and provide design feedback.
" Maintain test hardware and infrastructure across multiple mobile, desktop, and workstation systems.
" Perform system-level hardware debug and analyze validation and test failures.
" Ensure systems are up to date, execute test plans, track results, and troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime.
" Document results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware issues.
Preferred Experience
" Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications.
" Solid understanding of x86 PC architecture, including memory, PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, processors, and chipsets.
" Hands-on experience with PC hardware installation, BIOS configuration, device drivers, and system troubleshooting.
" Experience with Windows and Linux, including Linux command-line operation and automation.
" Hands-on lab experience with signal integrity and high-speed digital concepts, including jitter, eye diagrams, transmission-line theory, and oscilloscope measurements.
" Experience with engineering simulation tools and simulation data analysis; memory and/or PCIe simulation experience is a plus.
" Strong hardware debugging, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
" Ability to work effectively across teams and adapt quickly to new tools and technologies.
Academic Credentials
" Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.