Associate II - Semiconductor Product Validation

Client Job Title: Validation Technician

UST Job Title: Associate II - Semiconductor Product Validation

Who we are:

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The Opportunity:
UST is looking for a Validation Engineer to support Client storage technology validation by executing manual validation of Rapid Storage Technology (RST) and Total Storage Encryption (TSE) features across Windows, Linux, and UEFI platforms. The role involves system setup, functional testing, defect verification, lab maintenance, and ensuring high-quality validation execution in compliance with Client engineering standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Execute manual validation of Rapid Storage Technology (RST) and Total Storage Encryption (TSE) features across Windows, Linux, and UEFI platforms.
• Install, configure, and maintain validation systems, operating systems, BIOS, firmware, storage devices, and peripheral hardware.
• Execute functional, smoke, sanity, regression, compatibility, installation, and basic performance test cases based on approved validation plans.
• Perform system imaging, BIOS flashing, OS deployment, storage configuration, RAID setup, and hardware bring-up activities.
• Capture execution logs, screenshots, traces, and system diagnostics to support defect reporting and root cause analysis.
• Reproduce customer-reported issues and support engineering teams in issue verification and validation.
• Record test execution status, maintain test documentation, and update Client defect tracking tools.
• Maintain validation labs, hardware inventory, and test assets to ensure equipment readiness.
• Adhere to Client engineering processes, quality standards, security policies, and documentation requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance validation execution efficiency and lab operations.

Required Skills:

• Data Validation and Manual Testing
• Functional, Smoke, Sanity, Regression, and Compatibility Testing
• Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• UEFI, BIOS, and Firmware Validation
• Post-Silicon Validation
• System Imaging and OS Deployment
• RAID Configuration and Storage Validation
• Hardware Bring-up and System Configuration
• Defect Reporting and Test Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis and Issue Reproduction

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Rapid Storage Technology (RST) and Total Storage Encryption (TSE).
• Knowledge of storage technologies, BIOS, firmware, and UEFI environments.
• Familiarity with Client defect tracking and validation tools.
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge for test execution.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a validation and engineering environment.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

What we believe:

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Humility:

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Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

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UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures