ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Validates the performance of server electronics, mechanicals and user documentation against Product Requirements Document (PRD).Validate features and performance using accelerated stress and margining test techniques.Define life test strategies and oversee testing.Defines the test strategies for the qualification of server components including but not limited to disk drives, peripheral cards and memory.Releases components for use in new and existing designs.
Creates documentation where required.
Writes ECO's.Support the validation and documentation of prototype platforms for use by customers in early stage evaluations.Performs failure analysis to route cause on field returns and manufacturing yield issues.
Works with suppliers when required to obtain results.
Implements engineering corrective actions when needed.Participate in the Change Control Board for review and signoff of ECOs. Job-Specific Competencies:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalentProficient in use of MS office.Ability to coordinate with a team of engineers for appropriate test strategies.
Use of Windows and Linux OS operating in a server environment.
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of standardized computer server test software.Experience in the debug of electrical systems comprised of high speed digital and analog power subsystems.Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Bus Analyzers.Communication Analyzers; Ethernet, Fiber Channel, USB, SCSI/iSCSI.Knowledge of PC based server systems, their architectures and the various peripheral components.Server class processors and chipsets; Intel Pentium, Xeon; AMD Celeron, Opteron.Interface and bus standards; ATA/SATA, SCSI/Ultra SCSI/iSCSI, Ethernet, Fiber Channel, USB and RS232.Server Components, Hard Disk Drives; IDE, PATA, SATA, SCSI/uSCSI, Network Interface Cards, Bus Extenders, RAID Controllers.Ability to generate accurate and thorough test plans.Ability to document, track test progress and work independently.Knowledge of CAE/CAD tools for creating and/or reviewing schematics and board layouts.Ability to follow all applicable Business Management System (BMS) processes.