Lab Technician Senior (US)
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories graphics processors motherboard chip sets and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories graphics processors motherboard chip sets and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.
Job Title: Sr. Lab Technician
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Austin TX 78728
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
AS/BS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and 3-5 years of experience.
Strong background in computer hardware software and PC architecture that can debug boards has moderate soldering skills and setup of Testing environments.
Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems with Linux experience a plus
Organization and attention to detail are a must.
Must have excellent verbal communication skills in English and must be able to be clear and concise in email and written communication
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assemble and perform functional tests on newly designed and incoming boards including but not limited to installing sockets processors heat sink HDD and then perform boot tests to ensure functionality.
Also requires the ability to track the status of tested hardware and deliver to the end user locally
Coordinate shipping and inventory logistics globally such as boards hardware and ASICs as directed by various teams to the various global Validation Teams.
Use protocol analyzers Oscilloscopes and other tools to isolate and debug device and hardware problems to resolve first level and simple board issues.
Works with AMDs Silicon Validation team to help set up various systems and infrastructure to support the bring-up of new and existing programs. Includes imaging HDDs with the latest Windows or Linux images and collecting HW or SW to assist the various teams or other lab duties as needed.
Perform or coordinate the implementation of Lab equipment Maintenance on Thermal heads Chillers Scope or Analyzer Calibration and maintain the SCBU Margin Silicon environment
Perform or coordinate motherboard reworks and ASIC direct mount activity (in-house and external) which includes collecting and providing motherboards to the External teams creating support tickets communicating directions and schedules to both the external team and the requester providing status updates and then distributing complete reworks back to the requester.
Execute pass/fail testing as bandwidth allows
Works on related projects or assignments as needed.
Support ordering and Inventory control in AMD Semi Custom Purchasing Request (SPR) System.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems with Linux experience as a plus
Organization and attention to detail are a must.
Must have excellent verbal communication skills in English and must be able to be clear and concise in email and written communication also in English
PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills and 2nd-level soldering skills.
Experience and technical expertise in PC hardware devices motherboard architecture and computer system assembly. A basic understanding of the motherboards GDDR or LPDDR memory subsystem would be considered a plus.
Needs to have a working knowledge and principles of PC architecture in order to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues.
Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including drivers and flashing BIOS
Knowledge and ability to locate voltage rails signals and components through the use of schematics or other board documentation
Ability to use a multi-meter oscilloscope or software to perform first-level board debug and repair
Bus Signal Integrity Test experience on electronic components would be considered a plus.
Working knowledge of Thermal Heads Chillers or Thermal Chambers is considered a big plus.
Working knowledge of Allegro Agile and inventory control systems is considered a big plus
is a must
AS/BS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and 3-5 years of experience.
Strong background in computer hardware software and PC architecture that can debug boards has moderate soldering skills and setup of Testing environments.
Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems with Linux experience a plus
Organization and attention to detail are a must.
Must have excellent verbal communication skills in English and must be able to be clear and concise in email and written communication
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assemble and perform functional tests on newly designed and incoming boards including but not limited to installing sockets processors heat sink HDD and then perform boot tests to ensure functionality.
Also requires the ability to track the status of tested hardware and deliver to the end user locally
Coordinate shipping and inventory logistics globally such as boards hardware and ASICs as directed by various teams to the various global Validation Teams.
Use protocol analyzers Oscilloscopes and other tools to isolate and debug device and hardware problems to resolve first level and simple board issues.
Works with AMDs Silicon Validation team to help set up various systems and infrastructure to support the bring-up of new and existing programs. Includes imaging HDDs with the latest Windows or Linux images and collecting HW or SW to assist the various teams or other lab duties as needed.
Perform or coordinate the implementation of Lab equipment Maintenance on Thermal heads Chillers Scope or Analyzer Calibration and maintain the SCBU Margin Silicon environment
Perform or coordinate motherboard reworks and ASIC direct mount activity (in-house and external) which includes collecting and providing motherboards to the External teams creating support tickets communicating directions and schedules to both the external team and the requester providing status updates and then distributing complete reworks back to the requester.
Execute pass/fail testing as bandwidth allows
Works on related projects or assignments as needed.
Support ordering and Inventory control in AMD Semi Custom Purchasing Request (SPR) System.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems with Linux experience as a plus
Organization and attention to detail are a must.
Must have excellent verbal communication skills in English and must be able to be clear and concise in email and written communication also in English
PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills and 2nd-level soldering skills.
Experience and technical expertise in PC hardware devices motherboard architecture and computer system assembly. A basic understanding of the motherboards GDDR or LPDDR memory subsystem would be considered a plus.
Needs to have a working knowledge and principles of PC architecture in order to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues.
Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including drivers and flashing BIOS
Knowledge and ability to locate voltage rails signals and components through the use of schematics or other board documentation
Ability to use a multi-meter oscilloscope or software to perform first-level board debug and repair
Bus Signal Integrity Test experience on electronic components would be considered a plus.
Working knowledge of Thermal Heads Chillers or Thermal Chambers is considered a big plus.
Working knowledge of Allegro Agile and inventory control systems is considered a big plus
is a must
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