MTS Lab Support Eng.

Job Description

What you do at AMD changes everythingAt AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible. We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center.Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the extra mile to achieve unthinkable results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.Title : VE Lab Support Sr EngineerSenior Technical Support Engineer targeting to support a growing Validation Team in Bangalore India Title is dependent on Education and Years of experience. Generally MTS Engineer (8+), Sr Engineer (5-8 years), Engineer 2 - (3-5 years)The Role:The Validation Enablement Team in the Semi-Custom Silicon Engineering (SSE) Department is responsible for providing support of all Validation efforts on next generation microprocessors (CPU), Acceleration Processing Units (APU), Graphics Processing Units (GPU), Discrete graphic solutions and any other silicon or board solutions developed at AMD for specific customers of the Semi-Custom Business Unit. The VE Team is looking for a Sr Lab Support Engineer to support the bring up of a new lab infrastructure, support sustaining of that infrastructure and work with all SSE Engineers to keep equipment and Validation HW working. You will be a integral part of the success of the entire India SSE Team. Key traits of the successful candidate:

• 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.
• 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 read, locate and decipher system registers.
• Ability to use multi-meter, oscilloscope or software in order to perform first level board debug and repair
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on detail
• Working knowledge of Networking Technology and PC support strategies

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and perform functional test on newly designed and incoming boards including but not limited to installing sockets, processor, heat sink, HDD and then perform boot test to ensure functionality. Also requires the ability to track 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, Logic Analyzers and other tools to isolate and debug device and hardware problems in order to resolve first level and simple board issues.
• Works with AMDs Silicon Validation team to help setup various systems and infrastructure to support bring up of new and existing programs. Includes imagining HDD with the latest Windows or Linux images, collecting HW or SW to assist the various team or other lab duties as needed.
• Perform or coordinate the implementation of Lab equipment Maintenance on Thermal heads, Chillers Scope or Analyzer Calibration and to maintain the SCBU Margin Silicon environment
• Perform or coordinate motherboard reworks and ASIC direct mount activity (in house and external) which includes collecting and provide motherboards to the External teams, creating support tickets, communicate directions and schedules to both external team and the requestor, provide status updates and then distribute complete reworks back to the requestors.
• Maintain Lab Inventory records and manage expendable supplies to quarterly budgets
• Execute pass/fail testing as bandwidth allows
• Works on related projects or assignments as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• AS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and 3-5 years of experience. BS in Computer Science or EE would be a plus
• Strong background in computer hardware, software and PC architecture.
• Working knowledge of all Windows operating systems with Linux experience a plus
• Ability to set up and maintain network infrastructure
• Organization and an attention to detail is a must.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills in English and must be able to be clear and concise in email and written communication

Experience, Knowledge and Skills that are a plus:

• C, C++ software development in a Windows environment would be a plus
• Knowledge of Pearl, Ruby, or other scripting languages considered a big plus.
• Working knowledge of Thermal heads, Chillers or Thermal Chambers considered a big plus.
• Working knowledge of Allegro, Agile, eMatrix inventory control systems is considered a big plus
• Unit/Bench testing methodologies must understand and be able to implement and support this to ensure a degree of QA. Agile/SCRUM methodology experience would be considered a plus
• Experience with Jira and Confluence, either as a user or developer

#LI-ML1Requisition Number: 87683 Country: India State: Karnataka City: Bangalore Job Function: DesignApply nowApply nowApply for JobEnter your email to apply,

Keyskills :
computer hardwarechanging the worldoperating systemssilicon validationinventory controlcommunication skillspc hardwarecomputer sciencesoftware developmenttechnical supportgraphic solutions