Product Test Technician (Contractor on-site Palo Alto, CA)

Working at SambaNova

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and the value it can unlock across every aspect of an organization’s business and operations. This job opens pathways for high growth but requires a learning mindset. 

Job Type: Contract 

Duration: 3-6 months with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.

Schedule: Flexible 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm Pacific Time, with occasional nights and/or weekends as needed for high priority work.

Work setting: In-person, in-office (Palo Alto, CA)

Responsibilities 

SambaNova Systems is seeking a Product Test Technician Contractor to perform set-up and testing/calibration of system test equipment. In this position, you will operate a chip-level test setup to run pass/fail of packaged semiconductor chips.

• Work closely with hardware design engineers to test and validate hardware, provide input on designs to ensure that it meets Sambanova’s standards of quality and reliability
• Execute test plans for highly complex platforms (e.g., validating the interaction of multiple pieces of equipment at the subsystem and rack levels), diagnose highly complex hardware or software issues.
• Work to apply unique hardware modifications to prototypes, perform design and/or modified hardware validation, and compile test reports and test data into various documentation formats, and present these to engineering teams
• Perform inventory tracking of all electrical lab equipment within labs.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and equipment logistical duties for the labs

Basic Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent in Electronics 
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience with electrical troubleshooting, debugging, electrical and mechanical assembly

Additional Required Qualifications

• Experience in handling highly ESD-sensitive chips and systems
• Basic knowledge and understanding of digital circuits and systems
• Ability to run GUI-based test program and text-based command lines
• Some Linux administration knowledge and experience to set up user space and network requirements
• Experience with Excel / spreadsheets
• Passion, diligence, integrity, and can-do attitude
• Team player with excellent conversational and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform the testing independently with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to lift and assist moving heavier equipment and items weighing up to 35 pounds

Annual Salary Range and Level

The base wage for this position ranges from $30.00/hour up to $50.00/hour. This range is based on role, level, and location and reflects the salary target for new hires in the US. Individual pay within the range will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s job-related qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This opportunity is a contract role of 3-6 months with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.