Post-Silicon Validation Technician

Location: Palo Alto, CA (On-site)
Pay Rate: $44.99 per hour
Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential for extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (one-hour unpaid lunch); occasional overtime

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Post-Silicon Validation Technician to support the development, testing and validation of advanced automotive electronics and autonomous processing systems.

This opportunity involves working closely with silicon and hardware engineering teams to execute validation procedures, troubleshoot electronic systems and support hardware bring-up activities.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronics testing, laboratory instrumentation, automated test equipment (ATE) and electrical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with silicon engineering teams to implement and execute validation test procedures for advanced automotive processors.

• Support post-silicon validation, hardware bring-up and functional testing activities.

• Operate and configure laboratory test equipment, including mixed-signal oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies and digital multimeters.

• Utilise software interfaces and test automation tools to control equipment and execute validation procedures.

• Design, assemble and modify custom test equipment to support automotive electronic component testing.

• Conduct electrical and environmental testing using specialised laboratory equipment.

• Configure, calibrate and maintain thermal chambers and associated instrumentation.

• Troubleshoot hardware failures, test equipment issues and electrical harness problems, documenting findings and root causes.

• Perform precision PCB modifications, including soldering, de-soldering and component rework.

• Support the commissioning, integration and deployment of new testing systems.

• Use Jira to track validation activities, document issues and communicate testing progress.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve testing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent practical experience.

• 7+ years of experience building or supporting automated test equipment (ATE), electronics testing systems or industrial automation systems.

• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters and other electronic laboratory equipment.

• Experience working with Atlassian Jira for issue tracking and technical documentation.

• Familiarity with post-silicon validation, hardware testing or electronic system verification.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and manufacturers' datasheets.

• Experience with PCB soldering, component rework and electrical troubleshooting.

• Basic understanding of programming or scripting for test automation.

• Familiarity with power tools and mechanical assembly.

• Ability to safely move and handle test boxes and laboratory instrumentation.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Python scripting experience for test automation, equipment control or data analysis.

• Experience with mixed-signal oscilloscopes and advanced electronic measurement equipment.

• Previous experience testing automotive electronic systems or automotive instrumentation.

• Familiarity with semiconductor post-silicon validation and processor bring-up.

• Experience developing, maintaining or troubleshooting automated validation test setups.

• Knowledge of environmental testing, thermal chambers and electrical performance testing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.

• Experience working directly with electrical, hardware and silicon engineering teams.

Why Apply?

• Work on advanced automotive electronics and autonomous processing technology.

• Gain exposure to complex post-silicon validation and hardware development activities.

• Collaborate with experienced silicon and electronics engineering teams.

• Competitive hourly contract rate with potential for extension.

Apply today if you are an experienced electronics validation technician with strong laboratory testing skills and an interest in advanced automotive technology.

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