The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in lab environments, debugging hardware issues, and validating silicon platforms. Assemble and configure x86 motherboards, including SMPS, DRAM, PCIe cards, displays, and peripherals.
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San Jose, CA
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Job Description: We are looking for a Silicon Validation Engineer with experience in hardware validation and board bring-up. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in lab environments, debugging hardware issues, and validating silicon platforms. Key Responsibilities:
Perform board bring-up, hardware debugging, and validation activities.
Execute board testing according to defined test plans.
Perform electrical measurements on various I/O interfaces such as PCIe, USB, HDMI, I2C, and SPI.
Use lab equipment including Oscilloscope, DAQ, Multi-meter, Power Supply, and Logic Analyzer.
Read and interpret schematics and PCB layout files using Cadence Allegro (*.brd).
Work with basic Linux commands and execute Python/Bash scripts for validation tasks.
Assemble and configure x86 motherboards, including SMPS, DRAM, PCIe cards, displays, and peripherals.
Support Silicon PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) characterization and validation activities.
Document test results and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve issues.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
experience in silicon validation, board bring-up, or hardware validation.
Strong hardware troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Familiarity with PCIe, USB, HDMI, I2C, and SPI interfaces.
Experience using Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, DAQ, Multi-meter, and Power Supply.
Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro.
Basic Linux knowledge and familiarity with Python/Bash scripting.
Experience assembling and validating x86 motherboard platforms.
Knowledge of Silicon PVT characterization.
Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.