Associate III - Semiconductor S/W Product Development

Domain expert at hardware components BIOS settings configurations BKMs coding and scripting languages used in the system. Self manages in delivering results with no guidance

Outcomes:

1. Personally acquire knowledge of hardware technologies and system domain. Participate in on the job trainings as recommended by projectaccount
2. Apply the learnings in execution development solutions to perform debug isolation and testing as per directions
3. Perform component selection isolation RCA in the event of failure
4. Always adhere to the latest versions of feature document source code binaries w.r.t. testing development and debugging
5. Perform component level and system level testing as per system functionalities
6. Adhere to project timelines and communicate effectively over emails and conversations
7. Mentor junior associates in automation/debug to become more effective in their roles
8. Identify code corrections enhancements and performance initiatives
9. Develop overall team expertise on low-level coding debugging and content development
10. Independently analyse traces/core dump for defects reported internally or by customer to find the root cause
11. Flexible and adaptable to the changing varied working environments shifts and extended working hours
12. Thorough understanding of tools and applications used in the process

Measures of Outcomes:

1. Completion of all mandatory trainings
2. Adherence to testing methodologies and compliance process
3. Adherence to project schedule and timelines
4. Quick turnaround on defect filing tracking and close follow-up and tests based on project SLA
5. Number of bugs filed analysed closed as per set targets
6. Isolation debugging RCA time taken as per project KPIs
7. Implement at least one impactful process/innovation

Outputs Expected:

Requirement:

1. Expert at hardware requirements; designing a process for smart execution or debug

Debug:

1. Code issues
   fixes
   debug
   isolation and root cause analysis.
2. Taking traces and logs for in-depth analysis.
3. Analyse the test results and coordinate with the development teams for bug fixes
4. Participate in defining debug strategies/standards and BKMs

Develop:

1. Execute hardware automation
   debug
   prepare instruction on test cases for automation
   and debug routing with no guidance

Test:

1. Analysis and testing of hardware
   validate the specification or feature
   document the analysis and test results.

Document:

1. Create documentation for ones own work; analysis performed
   bring up diagnostics
   BKM & test results

Status Reporting:

1. Report status of tasks assigned
   comply with project related reporting standards and processes.
2. Compile documentation of Weekly Status Reports (WSR) showing contribution to execution/debug/test content development.
3. Assist by providing key inputs in reports that are published

Release:

1. Adhere to release management process for test/debug execution
   milestones
   ETA and test reports

Compliance:

1. Adhere to lab trainings
   protocols
   coding standards
   test system setups
   test compliance and ESD

Manage knowledge:

1. Consume project related documents
   source code and specifications. Train the team on best practices

Skill Examples:

1. Able to perform code walkthrough and understand the modules library and structure
2. Capability in explaining and communicating the code debug process BKMs to the mentors/leads
3. Ability to develop new automation capabilities including Test Case Automation or Debug capabilities
4. Capacity to troubleshoot boards/system and evaluate test results against system specifications
5. Ability to understand the required rework/HW for automation environment
6. Able to support/debug system integration and triage to a specific component causing the issue
7. Ability to manage and guarantee high levels of cohesion and quality
8. Able to work in a team environment
9. Good written and verbal communication abilities
10. Excellent aptitude analytical and problem-solving skills
11. Proactively ask for and offer help
12. Be the organizational mechanism to share coding debug content learnings across teams
13. Ability to work closely and independently with client to perform tasks as per expectations
14. Understand the criticality of the deliverables and perform accordingly

Knowledge Examples:

Knowledge in Hardware Engineering with strong knowledge of C C++ Python and relevant languages

1. Strong Knowledge on Automation Programming or Strong knowledge on Debugging techniques and methodologies
2. Comprehension of hardware design for automation purpose
3. Knowledge in microcontroller/processors 8/16/32 DSP/SoC based hardware architectures
4. Knowledge in protocols interfaces I2C SPI UART USB Display PCIe Type-C Wi-Fi BT
5. Experience in debugging tools like Function Generator Protocol analyser Oscilloscope Putty Tera term and Emulators
6. Knowledge in hardware and product development lifecycle
7. Knowledge in Agile methods for development debug testing implementation and execution
8. Knowledge in electronic testing methodology and standards
9. Proficiency in being able to drive system level debug leveraging appropriate tools and architectural knowledge
10. Automation framework design and implementation according to project structure
11. Organizing monitoring defect management process Handling changes and conducting regression tests
12. Must be proficient with MS Office and Visio
13. Understanding of automation framework or system debug lifecycle