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Lab Technician

Lab Technician

CompanyGroq
LocationSan Jose, CA, USA
Salary$95000 – $142000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry 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.