Staff Engineering Technician

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

3h•Hybrid

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. At AMD, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support the operations of the newly established AFX Farm Lab. This role is essential in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our AFX systems and lab infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organized, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hardware/software development environment.

Requirements

Familiarity with Windows and Linux file systems
Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., bash, Python)
Experience in maintaining electronic hardware and lab equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, filtering, basic formulas)
Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior lab management or hardware technician experience
Knowledge of ESD compliance and lab safety procedures
Experience supporting system bring-up and device-level troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with prototype bring-up and testing, including board-level validation, wire bonding, and soldering/rework tasks

Responsibilities

Manage monthly PCard purchases and expense tracking.
Order, receive, label, and store MBs, DC cards, and devices.
Track and log all hardware inventory activities in a group-accessible Excel record.
Register and manage user access to devices and systems.
Maintain lab organization and readiness for annual safety and ESD inspections.
Coordinate instrument calibration schedules and documentation.
Assemble and set up new AFX Farm configurations with DC cards and devices.
Decommission setups when no longer in use.
Maintain ~50 AFX Farm machines, including rebooting and troubleshooting panel PCs.
Perform device swaps and hardware refreshes as needed.
Troubleshoot and debug basic electronic system issues.
Operate within both Windows and Linux file systems.
Write and run simple scripts for system automation or monitoring.
Provide basic debugging and log collection support for AFX systems.