PCB Hardware Validation Engineer at Etched.ai

Cupertino, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in hardware validation, lab testing, and PCB-level debugging
Strong understanding of power and signal integrity principles, including measurement and analysis techniques
Familiarity with PCI-E, I2C, and other relevant hardware interfaces and protocols
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies
Hands-on experience in debugging hardware issues and conducting root cause analysis
Knowledge of power sequencing and microcontroller (uC) systems

Responsibilities

Perform PCB function verification to ensure all functions meet design specifications, validating critical parameters such as power and signal integrity margins
Collect and analyze lab data to verify margins for power delivery networks, signal integrity, and overall system robustness
Collaborate on post-silicon validation efforts, identifying key performance metrics, and conducting PVT, power, and thermal characterization to ensure alignment with design targets
Evaluate PCI-E performance and ensure adequate margins for reliable operation, including signal integrity (SI), EOM, and bit error rate (BER)
Identify critical bugs and drive root cause analysis to resolution, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed
Design and execute DOE experiments to resolve hardware issues and optimize system performance
Validate power sequencing, ensure critical microcontroller functions are operating correctly, and conduct power efficiency, noise, and transient analysis
Perform in-depth characterization of I2C bus systems to ensure compliance with design specifications
Maintain and track critical hardware PCB issues, document findings, and ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders
Collaborate closely with design, firmware, and system engineering teams to ensure end-to-end hardware quality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCB ValidationHardware DebuggingPCIeI2COscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersSpectrum AnalyzersPower SuppliesSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityPower SequencingMicrocontrollers

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for the PCB Hardware Validation Engineer role?

Key requirements include proven experience in hardware validation, lab testing, and PCB-level debugging; strong understanding of power and signal integrity principles; familiarity with PCI-E, I2C, and other hardware interfaces; and experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

What kind of team will I be working with in this role?

You will collaborate closely with design, firmware, and system engineers on post-silicon validation, root cause analysis, and hardware issue resolution.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, with hands-on experience in hardware debugging, power/signal integrity analysis, lab equipment, and protocols like PCI-E and I2C, plus knowledge of power sequencing and microcontroller systems.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees