KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define, develop, and execute the Datacenter GPU pre-silicon and post-silicon PCBA validation test plans and schedule with cross-functional engagement from the various design teams, program leads and, program managers.
Develop platform validation plans and flows while ensuring end to end coverage
Develop and implement debug strategies to drive resolution of issues across all phases of the program
Collaborate across multiple disciplines (hardware, firmware, software, and/or data center infrastructure) on design requirements and risks, design reviews , proof of concept projects , assessing system tradeoffs and impact on performance, identifying dependencies for validation and manufacturing tests.
Through comprehensive laboratory work, test new designs to verify compliance to original specifications.
Support various teams with board and system related issues during the characterization and launch phases of new board development.
Set-up and utilize dashboards for tracking execution tasks, issues identified, gaps in relevant processes , proposed design changes and, lessons learned.
Review converter topologies and select power components like PWM controllers, power transistors and passive filter elements such as magnetics and capacitors.
Provide comprehensive yet concise execution and issue updates to management.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of power electronics with special emphasis on multiphase power converters
Demonstrated ability to work with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, current probes, electronic loads, and protocol analyzers as well as adept at intuitive reasoning to explain and correct unexpected results.
Proficient at documenting experimental results in a structured manner for ease of reference
Experience with hardware, firmware, management firmware, and/or software (system & application stack) interfaces across all modules in a system
Ability to use circuit simulations tools such as PSPICE, LTSPICE, and SIMPLIS
FPGA and CPLD development knowledge
Knowledge of schematic capture, circuit design, routing constraints definition, layout review and simulation
Power and signal integrity analysis
Familiarity with the low-speed industry standard protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C, SVI2, SVI3 and for the high-speed industry standard protocols such as PCIe Gen 5.
High-speed interface characterization
Test automation expertise using Perl/Tcl/Python/LabView
Strong analytical, communication and, collaboration skills
Must excel in a dynamic team working environment and independently drive tasks to completion.
Leadership and mentoring skills an asset.
Validation Engineer