Position Details
Memory Validation Lab Technician Apply
Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, 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: Memory Validation Lab Technician
Work Location: Austin, TX, 78728
Duration: 12 Months
Work Type: Contract
Job Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Job Duties:
- Memory Validation technicians perform a variety hardware and software testing to determine functional issues/failures on the server systems.
- Memory Validation technicians are also responsible for the build out of new platforms, including installation of HW, SW to get systems brought online and ready for test.
- Memory Validation technicians are also responsible for tracking inventory and status of equipment coming into the lab for the team.
- Technicians are expected to able to follow instruction, maintain detail and thorough notes regarding their testing and results, and communicate well with the rest of the team.
- Assigned tests must be completed in a timely fashion based off expected completion time and customer/internal roadmap deadlines,
- Technicians must be able to multi-task under high pressure situations in order to meet deadline.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- AAS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and experience;
- Strong background in computer hardware, software and PC architecture;
- Extensive familiarity all Windows operating systems, Linux experience, preferred;
- Minimum of 5+ years with PC hardware and software validation;
- PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills, required;
- Experience and technical expertise in PC hardware devices and motherboard architecture;
- Apply 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;
- Experience flashing BIOS using ROM burner or utilities;
- Knowledge and ability to locate voltage rails, signals and components through the use of schematics;
- Ability to read, locate and decipher system registers;
- Ability to use multi-meter, oscilloscope or software in order to determine memory or Hypertranport frequency;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on detail.
Top skills:
- Experience around platforms, hardware, post-silicon validation, familiarity with Linux and Python scripts, eager to learn, wants to grow skill set, a problem solver
- Intermediate Excel skills required
- Soldering experience nice to have
- Ability to follow directions and work independently when necessary
- Familiarity with basic DIMM terminology. e.g., type of DIMM/size/speed etc.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
