SoC Lab Technician, SSG

SoC Lab Technician, SSG

The team that built the innovative Silicon IP AZ1 Neural Edge powering the latest generation of Echo devices is looking for an SoC Lab Technician to support post-silicon validation and lab operations as we continue to innovate on behalf of our customers.

We are part of Amazon Lab126 that revolutionized reading with Kindle and reimagined user experience through Echo and Alexa. We want you to help us build on the success of our first generation of ML accelerator at edge.

Work hard. Have fun. Make history.

Key job responsibilities
SoC Lab Technician will be responsible for day-to-day hardware debug and board bring-up activities, including probing, rework, and root-cause analysis of prototype boards. This role requires strong hands-on skills in soldering and desoldering fine-pitch components, probes, wires, and connectors on multi-layer PCBs. The technician will read and interpret schematics and layouts to trace signal paths, identify component placement, and support electrical validation engineers in setting up measurement benches for high-speed and low-speed interfaces testing. Key responsibilities include planning and maintaining lab infrastructure — rack layouts, power distribution, cable management, thermal chamber placement, and ESD-safe workstations — to ensure efficient and safe operations. The role involves close coordination with internal cross-functional teams (silicon ATE, firmware, validation, logistic/IT/GREF etc) and external vendors for equipment procurement, and calibration services. The technician will own lab inventory tracking, manage equipment calibration schedules, and ensure all test assets are accounted for and available when needed. Additionally, they will document standard operating procedures, maintain setup photographs and wiring diagrams, and train new team members on lab protocols and safety practices.

Basic Qualifications

- 3+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Experience in Logistics, Distribution or Fulfillment processes
- Oversee day to day operations of the lab ensure Silicon bring up labs are upto the international standards.
- Up keeping of all lab inventories and tracking , and addressing the lab asset auditing.
- Familiar with ISO, QMS audits , safety and maintain ESD standards to be a lab complaint.
- Accuracy in maintaining Test equipments, accessories, and their calibrations.
- Experience in PCB Board reworks (0201, 0402, etc, and QFN packages) and BGA rework experience is a plus.
- Knowledge on Board viewers softwares like allegro PCB viewers or CAD .
- Knowledge on silicon /board/Hardware bring up s. Basic testing and debug is a plus.
- Maintain 5 S standards in the labs.
- Technical Diploma or Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in Electrical or Electronics domain.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (especially Excel)
- Prior working experience in a silicon validation or SoC bring-up lab environment.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts to identify test points, trace signal paths, and perform targeted hardware rework.
- Basic knowledge of standard lab instruments including power supplies, digital multimeters, and signal generators.
- Strong understanding of ESD protocols, lab safety standards, and compliance requirements.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting SOPs, maintaining lab records, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Hands-on experience in soldering and desoldering probes, fine-pitch micro-components, and connectors on multi-layer PCBs.
- Experience in BGA rework and re-balling is a plus.

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Experience Level

Mid Level