Lab Technician Senior Engineer
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Marvell
Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise cloud and AI and carrier architectures our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell you can affect the arc of individual lives lift the trajectory of entire industries and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation above and beyond fleeting trends Marvell is a place to thrive learn and lead.
Your Team Your Impact
As a hardware and silicon validation engineer at Marvell youll 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.What You Can Expect
Test Platform Setup & Maintenance
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
Lab Management & Operations
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
PCB Rework & Board Bring-Up
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
Hardware Validation & Photonic Systems Support
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
What Were Looking For
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 withPCB solder rework and BGA rework
Experience withboard 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)
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
82060 - 122900 $ per annumThe successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through lifes most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being family support mental and physical health and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back family support programs to help balance work and home life robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at .
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record assist with or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience thought process and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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About Company
Marvell is empowering the global data economy. Whether at the network core or edge, our leadership technologies make it possible for the world’s data to be processed, moved, stored and secured faster and more reliably. With leading intellectual property and deep system-level knowledge ... View more