Hardware Lab Engineer

Job Description

This role will work closely with firmware, system validation, quality, and product engineers to support silicon bring-up, characterization, and debug activities through hands-on lab execution. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of circuits, hands-on experience with PCBAs and silicon test environments, and the ability to work on complex, open-ended tasks with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain test environments for silicon validation and characterization. Configure and update hardware, software, firmware, and applications. Replicate BKCs.
• Carry out hands-on testing of silicon devices including PCIe Gen5/6/7, CXL, Ethernet, and other high-speed interfaces
• Install and configure servers, including FW, BIOS, OS, and network
• RMA intake/triage: inspection, electrical verification, screening (including CSAM inspection), and prioritization
• Manage logistics and communications with external labs
• Organize, track, and distribute lab equipment, hardware, and peripherals
• Ad hoc PCBA rework and soldering of fine-pitch SMD components
• Develop, document, and maintain lab procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5-12+ years of hands-on experience in lab environments supporting silicon validation or hardware development
• Proficiency with high-speed test equipment (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, BERTs, multimeters)
• Experience with high-speed interface testing (PCIe, CXL, DDR, Ethernet, or SerDes)
• Strong programming skills in Python for test automation
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tools
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with third-party testing laboratories and managing logistics, including sample shipping, chain of custody, and scheduling
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple RMA cases simultaneously and prioritizing based on severity/impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with post-silicon validation of ASICs, SoCs, or Retimer/PHY products
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal circuit testing and debugging techniques
• Experience with JTAG, I2C, SPI, and other embedded interfaces
• Familiarity with PCB design, schematic reading, and signal integrity concepts
• Knowledge of data center systems architecture (servers, AI platforms, networking equipment)
• Understanding of ATE (Automated Test Equipment) systems and production test methodologies
• Experience with defect screening methodologies including visual inspection, electrical testing, and acoustic imaging
• Experience with complete RMA lifecycle management from intake through root cause analysis and corrective action
• Knowledge of common semiconductor failure modes and failure analysis techniques including die attach inspection, delamination detection, void analysis, and crack identification
• Experience with formal compliance testing and industry standards