Validation Lab Technician

Experis (Austria); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client in Austin is seeking a Validation Lab Technician to join the onsite team. You will support post-silicon server CPU validation across PCIe, CXL, USB, and related systems, ensuring precise test execution and clear communication.

You will configure lab platforms, set up protocol analyzers, and collaborate with validation engineers to troubleshoot issues and report progress weekly. Strong hands-on skills and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with server CPU validation platforms.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Ubuntu and RedHat.
• Basic programming/scripting in C/C++, Python, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Support server CPU post-silicon validation.
• Set up and configure lab platforms and components.
• Configure PCIe and CXL protocol analyzers for Gen1–Gen6 validation.
• Maintain lab computers and host systems.
• Perform weekly regression testing and report results.

Skills

Server validation

BIOS configuration

Scripting

Troubleshooting

English communication

Tools

PCIe protocol analyzers

CXL protocol analyzers

Job description

Validation Lab Technician - Our client, [Industry Descriptor] is seeking a Validation Lab Technician to join their team. As a Validation Lab Technician, you will be part of the [Department Name] supporting [Team Name(s)]. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on technical skills, excellent troubleshooting ability, and the drive to execute test plans with precision and clear communication.

Location:

Austin, TX (Fully onsite)

What's the Job?

• Support Server CPU post-silicon validation for high-speed IO domains including PCIe, CXL, USB, hotplug, multi-socket, system manageability, reset, and volume validation.
• Perform platform setup and reconfiguration, including attaching PCIe/CXL cards or devices to server CPU validation platforms, installing backplanes, risers, interposers, CPUs into sockets, and cooling apparatus.
• Set up and configure PCIe and CXL protocol analyzers for Gen1 through Gen6 speed validation.
• Maintain lab computers and lab host systems to ensure stable test execution.
• Execute weekly regression testing and collect/report results and progress for validation teams.

What's Needed?

• Experience working with server CPU validation platforms, including validation open/close chassis platforms.
• Familiarity with server operating systems such as Windows Server, Ubuntu, and RedHat.
• Comfort navigating and configuring systems through BIOS and related platform settings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to isolate and address test execution failures.
• Ability to perform basic programming/scripting work (C/C++, Python, Perl, or similar) and communicate clearly in English.

What's in it for me?

• Work directly in a validation lab environment supporting real platform bring-up and high-speed IO verification.
• Collaborate closely with AMD validation engineers on test execution, platform setup, and failure troubleshooting.
• Build practical expertise across PCIe/CXL protocol analysis, firmware updates, and regression testing workflows.
• Develop confidence through ownership of weekly regression execution and clear reporting of results and progress.
• Join a team that values self-starting initiative, teamwork, and strong verbal and written communication.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.