Hardware Validation Lead

Hardware Debug & Failure Analysis

· Perform hands-on server, motherboard, PCBA, GPU/accelerator, and subsystem troubleshooting.

· Reproduce hardware failures and develop structured failure-isolation plans.

· Use schematics, block diagrams, power trees, BOMs, component specifications, and board information to isolate failures.

· Diagnose failures across:

o Power

o Clock/reset

o PCIe/high-speed interfaces

o Memory

o GPU/accelerator

o BMC/firmware

o Thermal/cooling

o Board/component interactions

· Perform component/subsystem-level fault isolation and determine appropriate technical disposition.

Required Skills/Expereince:

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical hardware-engineering experience.

5+ years of hands-on hardware debug, sustaining engineering, failure analysis, manufacturing engineering, or repair engineering experience.

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex server, motherboard, PCBA, or electronic hardware.

Strong ability to read and use electrical schematics during failure isolation.

Experience performing board/system-level failure analysis and RCA.

Experience using electrical lab/debug equipment.

Understanding of server hardware architecture including:

o CPU/GPU

o Memory

o Power

o PCIe/interconnect

o BMC

o Firmware

o Networking

Experience correlating hardware failures with diagnostic and system logs.

Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work directly with suppliers, ODMs, repair partners, and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

· GPU/AI server hardware experience.

· Datacenter hardware sustaining experience.

· PCBA manufacturing and component-level repair experience.

· SMT/BGA/rework and workmanship failure-analysis knowledge.

· Experience with Python, PowerShell, SQL, Kusto, or similar tools.

· Experience developing or validating hardware diagnostics.

· Fixture/test-equipment development or qualification experience.

· Experience with supplier or repair-depot technical qualification.

· Familiarity with liquid-cooled and next-generation AI platforms such as GB200/GB300-class systems.

· Experience with FMEA, SPC, GR&R/MSA, CTQ, PPAP, Cpk, or similar quality