Lab Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

Requirements

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general.
You are a team player who has excellent communication skills.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in precision soldering under a microscope; certification (e.g., IPC-A-610) is a significant plus.
Familiarity with modern microprocessor architectures (x86, ARM) and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR4/5).
Proficiency with DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and BIOS flashing tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment and maintain a highly organized workspace.
Hands‑on experience with system assembly and hardware bring‑up.
Experience with firmware flashing and OS installation.
Familiarity with thermal/chiller setups and liquid‑cooling lab environments.
Ability to debug basic hardware, boot, and thermal issues.
Comfortable working with remote management tools and command‑line environments.
Ability to manage and support large system counts in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble workstation systems and perform initial bring‑up and power‑on validation.
Flash and maintain BIOS/UEFI, BMC, CPLD, uCode, and platform firmware.
Install, image, and re‑image operating systems as required.
Enable and validate remote access (BMC, serial console, KVM, SSH, remote power).
Diagnose and triage boot failures (no‑POST, BIOS hang, OS boot issues).
Perform basic hardware debug: reseating, component swaps, cable checks, and log capture.
Set up, operate, and monitor thermal solutions including chillers, cold plates, heat exchangers, and temperature sensors.
Coordinate thermal hookups, coolant flow checks, leak checks, and safe operation during bring‑up and validation.
Own daily operation and health of ~300 lab systems, ensuring uptime and readiness.
Track system inventory, configurations, firmware levels, thermal setups, and issues using standard trackers.
Coordinate with platform, BIOS, firmware, validation, IT, facilities, and EHS teams for lab and thermal readiness.
Follow lab SOPs, safety, and security requirements, especially for thermal and liquid‑cooling environments.