Failure Analysis & Validation Engineer

Trilyon, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilyon Inc. seeks a Validation Engineer 2 to drive failure analysis and validation across silicon, board, and system levels at our Austin site. You will bring up server platforms, run DOEs, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role supports NPI and production with automation and robust testing. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in semiconductor validation, strong PCIe/memory expertise, and proficiency in Python/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in test, debug, or validation of semiconductor assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute DOEs to validate silicon-, board-, and system-level failures.
• Bring up server platforms and test stations to support Failure Analysis for NPI and production.
• Debug hardware, firmware, driver, power, thermal, PCIe and memory fails.
• Analyze logs, telemetry, and test data to identify failure signatures and dependencies.
• Develop and validate diagnostics, stress tests, and functional tests.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to reproduce, isolate and root cause failures.
• Develop automation for FA workflows.
• Configure Windows- and Linux-based server test environments.
• Document processes, technical findings, and deliver FA reports and reviews.
• Optimize lab workflows and test capability to reduce turnaround time and downtime.
• Analyze large datasets, develop dashboards, and generate technical reports.
• Travel to contract manufacturing sites to assist with bring up and training.

Skills

EE fundamentals

GPU/CPU architecture

post-silicon validation

platform debugging

test development

Python

C++

C#

shell scripting

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Regulated power supplies

Thermal cameras

Job description

Trilyon Inc. seeks a Validation Engineer 2 to drive failure analysis and validation across silicon, board, and system levels at our Austin site. You will bring up server platforms, run DOEs, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role supports NPI and production with automation and robust testing. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in semiconductor validation, strong PCIe/memory expertise, and proficiency in Python/C++.