System Validation Engineer (Temporary position)

Job Description:

Candidate will be responsible for system-level validation of Intel's next generation high-performance CPUs and interconnected interfaces, covering the identification and implementation of worst-case stress validation scenarios for CPU's power delivery rails.

This position requires a broad understanding of multiple system areas and requires close interaction with cross-functional teams such as Architecture, Design and Pre-Silicon validation teams to define Post-Silicon test content and provide feedback based on validation results.

Please consider that this is a Temporary position (1 year).

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop validation strategies, plans and methodologies, teaming up with designers, architects, manufacturing and pre-silicon teams and other cross functional organizations.
• Develop/enable test content to meet power rails stress validation requirements as well as automation software and platform level tools for debug.
• Execute validation plans, perform Silicon and platform debug to root cause issues, and enable robust design fixes.
• Use lab equipment for platform characterization and data acquisition.
• Report test results, including product risk/health assessment from a power and performance standpoint.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop validation strategies, plans, and methodologies, teaming up with designers, architects, manufacturing and pre-silicon teams and other cross functional organizations.
• Develop/enable test content to meet power rails stress validation requirements as well as automation software and platform level tools for debug.
• Execute validation plans, perform Silicon and platform debug to root cause issues, and enable robust design fixes.
• Use lab equipment for platform characterization and data acquisition.
• Report test results, including product risk/health assessment from a power and performance standpoint.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work in a team.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

• Earned BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

4+ years of experience working in:

• Applying extensive knowledge of Analog Electronics, Computer Architecture, CPU micro-architecture, and Operating Systems (e.g. Linux).
• Python scripting and/or Object-Oriented Programing (e.g. C/C++) in a test environment.
• Hands-on experience with hardware and system diagnosis using debug tools and lab testing equipment.
• Advanced English level.

Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Mexico (The position is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship).

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Experience with System/Platform validation, use of validation OS's and BIOS configuration.
• Experience with Power, Thermal and Performance validation.
• Experience with Power Electronics and Voltage Regulators operating principle (e.g. Buck converter).
• Experience in reading specifications and identify, document, and implement stress testing cases.

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (Mexico)

Primary Location:

Mexico, Guadalajara

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel’s leadership products. This business group leverages an incomparable mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unleash the most innovative, amazing, and exciting computing experiences.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.