Engineering Test Technician

Katalyst CRO; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an Engineering Test Technician to support the global hardware lab in building and debugging server PCs.

You will work with PC architectures, motherboards, SoCs, GPUs, CPUs and SoCs, debugging hardware and software interactions. Proficiency with Windows and Linux commands, lab equipment, and data analysis is required to ensure reliable lab results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of motherboard platforms, SoCs and PC hardware.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven debugging skills across hardware and software.
• Experience with lab instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters and logic analyzers.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols.
• Proficient with data entry and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Debug server PC components at hardware and software levels.
• Analyze interactions between BIOS, drivers, OS and hardware.
• Set up and debug server cooling systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab machines with GPUs/CPUs/SoCs.
• Operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with team to document findings and improvements.

Skills

PC hardware

Motherboard platforms

SoCs

Hardware debugging

Lab instruments

Windows commands

Linux commands

Server lab experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic Analyzers

Data Acquisition Systems

Debugger Systems

Job description

Job Summary

Engineering Test Technician to support the global hardware lab in building and debugging server PCs.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Experience with PC architecture, modern interfaces, and interactions between software (BIOS, drivers, and OS) and hardware.
• Perform server PC component-level debugging and hardware/software-level debugging.
• Experience with Windows and Linux commands and PC debugging.
• Experience setting up and debugging server cooling systems.
• Support, configure, debug, and maintain lab machines consisting of GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs.
• Set up and operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, thermal solutions, debugger systems, and data acquisition systems as needed for testing and debugging.

What We Need To See

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of various motherboard platforms, SoCs, and PC hardware such as graphics cards, memory, and storage.
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with the team.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately.
• Proficient in using computer applications for data entry and analysis.
• Prior experience managing hardware, lab setups, and software issues in the lab.

External Skills & Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of various motherboard platforms, SoCs, and PC hardware such as graphics cards, memory, and storage.
• Experience with PC architecture, modern interfaces, and interactions between software (BIOS, drivers, and OS) and hardware.
• Server PC component-level debugging and hardware/software-level debugging.
• Experience with Windows and Linux commands and PC debugging.
• Experience setting up and debugging server cooling systems.