TITLE: Failure Analysis & Validation Engineer
LOCATION: Austin, TX (ONSITE)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
" Develop and execute DOEs to Validate silicon-, board-, and system-level failures.
" Bring up server platforms and test stations to support Failure Analysis for NPI and production.
" Debug hardware, firmware, driver, power, thermal, PCIe and memory Fails.
" Analyze logs, telemetry, and test data to identify failure signatures and dependencies.
" Develop and validate diagnostics, stress tests, and functional tests.
" Interface with multiple cross functional team members to Reproduce, Isolate and Root cause Failures.
" Develop automation for FA workflows.
" Configure and maintain Windows- and Linux-based server test environments.
" Document processes, technical findings, and deliver clear FA reports and reviews.
" Optimize lab workflows and test capability to reduce turnaround time and system downtime.
" Analyze large datasets, develop dashboards, and generate technical reports.
" Travel to Contract Manufacturing Sites to assist with Bring up and Training.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
" Strong EE fundamentals, knowledgeable in GPU/CPU architecture, post-silicon validation, platform debug, or test development.
" 5 years of experience in Test, Debug or Validation of semiconductor assemblies.
" Strong knowledge of PCIe, memory, power management and thermal-control subsystems.
" Experience debugging firmware, drivers, operating systems, and hardware interactions.
" Experience with firmware tuning, PVT characterization, voltage, temperature, and frequency margining.
" Programming and automation experience in Python, shell scripting, C++, C#, or equivalent languages.
" Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, regulated power supplies, and thermal cameras.
" Ability to interpret schematics, component datasheets, logs, telemetry, and validation data.
" Experience with GPU data-center platforms and air- or liquid-cooled infrastructure is preferred.
" Experience working with AI tools or agent-based automation to engineering workflows is preferred.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field