Lab Technician
Company | Groq |
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Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
Salary | $95000 – $142000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Familiar with physical viewer PCB layout like Allegro
- Schematic reading: components identification
- Some basic Unix command experience
- Board debug skills: Needs to have experience working with high speed test equipment (high speed scopes/probes, protocol analyzers, BERTs, etc.)
- System OS and SKD installation is a plus
- Light to Moderate understanding of signal integrity, ground planes, transmission line, termination is also a plus.
- Able to debug basic board issues: Power Supply measurements, Connector and discrete components testing, Mechanical board issues, Socket issues
- Able to install/clean sockets as per vendor guidelines
- Strong soldering/rework skill: SMT down to 202 size components and thru-hole devices.
- Strong Mechanical aptitudes using hand tools, machine tools to build or modify test jig/fixture, cables and harness.
- Equipment and server rack setup
- Parts and component re-stocking, lab cleanup, interface with outside vendors for equipment calibration, repair and ensuring the lab is in good working order.
- Strong attitude of lab organization and upkeep.
- Familiar with ticket filing systems like JIRA/Buganizer
- Proficient in inventory management (devices/test hardware/boards/test/equipment) and labeling.
- Proficient in use of spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and documents (Google/Word docs)
Responsibilities
- Ensure all the lab equipment (HW and SW) is always in working condition.
- Help engineers with electrical measurements, remote debug, procuring needed hardware and software, documenting test results
- Ensuring all lab equipment is properly calibrated and always functioning as per specifications
- Proactively testing equipment/HW to ensure functionality, documenting faulty hardware and publishing a periodic hardware status report
- Complying to all lab safety guidelines and enabling all lab users to follow safety protocols
- Ensuring the lab meets all the safety compliance requirements at all times and ensuring that the lab workspace is always clean and organized
Preferred Qualifications
- System OS and SKD installation is a plus
- Light to Moderate understanding of signal integrity, ground planes, transmission line, termination is also a plus.