Electrical Technician

Job details are Shared below: Job Title: Lab Technician (Sr.)Location: Austin, TX 100% onsiteJob Duration: 12+m ContractPrimary Skills: 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 plusOrganization 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 communicationAS/BS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and 3-5 years of experiencePreferred Experience:Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems, with Linux experience as a plusOrganization 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 EnglishPC 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 motherboard's 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 BIOSKnowledge and ability to locate voltage rails, signals and components through the use of schematics or other board documentationAbility to use a multi-meter, oscilloscope or software to perform first-level board debug and repairBus 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 plusis a mustResponsibilities: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 locallyCoordinate 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 AMD's 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 environmentPerform 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 allowsWorks on related projects or assignments as needed.Support ordering and Inventory control in AMD Semi Custom Purchasing Request (SPR) System.Qualification:AS/BS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and 3-5 years of experience.Please respond at the earliest to speed up the interview process. I will contact you if I need further details.A SAICON COMPANYAmit BundeleTechnical RecruiterPhone : 669-319-4167Email : San Jose, Californiawww.netpolarity.coma Saicon Consultants, Inc. Company