AMD · 9 hours ago
SR Hardware Validation & Sustaining Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$221K/yr - $332K/yrAMD is a company focused on building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The role involves leading hardware validation and support, ensuring the functionality and performance of hardware products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and resolve issues.
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Hiring Manager
Brenda Wilson, CDR
Responsibilities
Lead the bring up and support of refreshed hardware systems and products involving next-gen PCIe, memory, and high-speed ethernet subsystems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including escalation from manufacturing, quality, and field service, to ensure hardware products meet customer requirements
Investigate, hand-on debug and resolve next-gen PCIe, memory, and high-speed ethernet hardware issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to resolve hardware-related issues
Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future hardware failures
Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement hardware improvements, including design changes, component second source validation and component substitutions
Develop and implement test plans to validate hardware improvements
Maintain and update technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and technical notes
Collaborate with knowledge management teams to ensure knowledge transfer and retention
Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management, sales, and marketing, to understand customer requirements and market needs
Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including project status, technical risks, and design decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong background in hardware engineering
Excellent technical skills
Excellent communication skills
Lead the bring up and support of refreshed hardware systems and products involving next-gen PCIe, memory, and high-speed ethernet subsystems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including escalation from manufacturing, quality, and field service, to ensure hardware products meet customer requirements
Investigate, hand-on debug and resolve next-gen PCIe, memory, and high-speed ethernet hardware issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to resolve hardware-related issues
Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future hardware failures
Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement hardware improvements, including design changes, component second source validation and component substitutions
Develop and implement test plans to validate hardware improvements
Maintain and update technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and technical notes
Collaborate with knowledge management teams to ensure knowledge transfer and retention
Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management, sales, and marketing, to understand customer requirements and market needs
Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including project status, technical risks, and design decisions
Preferred
Extensive experience in hardware engineering around next-gen PCIe Gen5 and above, DDR4/DDR5 memory, and 100G ethernet and above
Experience with hand-on hardware troubleshooting down to component isolation and root cause, repair, and replacement
Strong knowledge of hardware design principles, including circuit design, PCB design, and system integration
Experience with hardware development tools, including CAD software (e.g., Altium, Cadence), simulation tools (e.g., SPICE), and programming languages such as Python scripting
Familiarity with hardware testing and validation techniques, including testing, debugging, and troubleshooting
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Benefits
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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