Lab Technician Senior Engineer

Marvell Technology•Santa Clara, CA

25d•$82,060 - $122,900

About The Position

As a hardware and silicon validation engineer at Marvell, you’ll be helping to deliver high bandwidth over long distances. This team performs analog validations on amplifiers that drive optical electronic devices and receivers. We also validate silicon photonics, do upper electronic measurements and support the coherent digital signal programming unit. This is a niche area at Marvell, working with cutting edge technologies used by many internal and external customers around the world.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in engineering lab environment as an electronics lab technician or similar
Associates degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; vocational qualification in a related technical discipline is preferred
Proven, hands-on experience with PCB solder rework and BGA rework
Experience with board bring-up and component-level troubleshooting
Proficiency with standard lab test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and board layouts, and locate components on a PCB
Experience building custom cable assemblies and fabricating mechanical test fixtures
Ability to load firmware and drivers onto validation platforms
Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and accountability to engineering teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Set up, debug, and maintain multiple types of validation platforms including Eval Boards (EVB), PVT platforms, and photonic interposer test vehicles
Promote sanity and regression testing by ensuring proper platforms are running as needed
Manage firmware and hardware revisions of validation platforms
Fabricate electrical and mechanical fixtures per test requirements, including custom optical and RF test setups
Track, schedule, and coordinate equipment repair and calibrations, including optical and RF instruments
Support lab bench stations including ordering, setup, and ongoing maintenance
Log, track, and mark test chips, PC boards, and small parts; manage handling, storage, and care
Maintain calibration records and ensure all lab equipment is properly serviced
Manage lab asset database and track inventory of hardware components and consumables
Coordinate facility-related work as needed (lab upgrades, AC service, infrastructure improvements)
Establish and maintain processes to ensure lab order and structure
Execute engineering change orders (ECOs) on PCBs down to 0201 package size
Perform solder rework to modify PCB signal connectivity using jumper wires and similar techniques
Mount, remove, clean, and reflow BGA chips and connectors
Perform PCB bring-up and troubleshoot boards down to component level as necessary
Review schematics and layouts of validation PCBs and identify necessary repairs
Perform minor FA (failure analysis) on boards and carry out repairs and rework as needed
Provide hands-on support to firmware, validation, packaging, and hardware design teams for utilizing various hardware platforms, including co-packaged optical chiplets, photonic NIC cards, and evaluation board test setups
Work with hardware engineers and firmware teams for initial board bring-up of silicon photonics and co-packaged optical platforms
Execute individual board validation plans and generate detailed validation reports
Support electrical continuity testing, optical insertion loss tests (Tx/Rx), and EO loopback measurements on photonic chiplet assemblies
Assist with setup and operation of optical instruments including tunable laser sources (TLS), optical power meters, ASE sources, and multi-channel OPMs
Handle Fiber Array Units (FAUs) and fiber-pigtailed components with care; support optical alignment and FAU-attach test setups
Work with external PCB fabrication and assembly houses to ensure timely delivery of boards
Develop cost-effective solutions by identifying multiple vendors, suppliers, and components