Hardware Test and Validation Engineer

We are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation .

You are:

• You are a passionate and driven professional with hands-on experience in assembling, testing and troubleshooting complex hardware systems in electronics lab or Data Center environment.
• You have a strong work ethic and you thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively with peers and customers.
• You are eager to learn and grow, taking on new responsibilities and challenges in a fast-paced and rewarding setting.

What you will be doing:

• This is a hands-on position that requires full time onsite work.
• You should expect to spend most of your time, performing physical work inside labs/Data Centers across the Bay Area, handling mechanical, electronics and electrical equipment.
• Ordering and tracking HW parts.
• Unloading components, inspecting for damage and keeping track of the inventory.
• Physically installing, validating and maintaining Synopsys multi-rack FPGA based emulation hardware at various internal labs and Data Centers: Preparing the racks, Integrating hardware modules into the complete system, performing the cabling, updating the firmware, running the diagnostics and signing off the systems.
• Mounting and validating the new mechanical samples and accessories and providing feedback to enhance the design.
• Occasionally, you might be required to travel to customer sites to support installation and troubleshooting of new systems.
• Packaging tests for production and field use.
• Performing initial analysis of error logs, reviewing, replicating, and responding to internal/external customer issues.
• Working closely with R&D team to analyze the HW failures and defining corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate data on all hardware activities and providing periodic reports to management.

What we need to see:

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience in test and validation engineering
• Experience in installing and maintaining hardware equipment having electronic and software components
• Familiarity with manipulating hardware in a Data Center or electronics lab environment
• Basic familiarity and working ability with Linux command line
• Sufficient oral and written English level
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally when needed (less than 20% of the time)
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently, but as part of a team

What we would be super excited to see:

• Ability to write concise and accurate reports
• Familiarity with Synopsys or similar Hardware Assisted Verification product line like ZeBu Server, ZeBu EP, HAPS
• Experience with Data center power and cooling concepts.
• Scripting language knowledge
• Mechanical/electronics/electrical knowledge
• Previous experience in data centers dealing with racks and cable management
• Experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems

The Team you’ll be part of:

The ZeBu EP Product Engineering team within the Product Management & Markets Group (PMG) plays a critical role in ensuring product readiness, product evaluation support, deployment of platforms and technology at key customers worldwide.