Associate I

Work under continuous guidance and understand basic hardware components BIOS significance coding and scripting languages used in the system.

Outcomes:

1. Learn hardware technologies system domain individually and participate in on the job trainings as recommended by projectaccount
2. Apply learnings in execution development and 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. Flexible and adaptable with the changing varied working environments shifts and extended working hours
8. 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. Isolation debugging RCA time taken as per project KPIs

Outputs Expected:

Requirement:

1. Understand the hardware requirements and design a process for smart execution or debug

Debug:

1. Code issues
   fixes
   debug
   isolation and root cause analysis.

Develop:

1. Design the hardware automation and debug. Prepare instruction on test cases for automation
   debug routing with guidance

Test:

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

Document:

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

Status Reporting:

1. Report status of tasks assigned; comply with project related reporting standards and processes

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

Skill Examples:

1. Able to perform code walkthrough and understand the modules library and structure
2. Capability of 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 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

Knowledge Examples:

• Knowledge in Hardware Engineering with strong skills in 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. Familiar with debugging tools like Function Generator Protocol analyser Oscilloscope Putty Tera term and Emulators
  6. Awareness of hardware development lifecycle 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. Must be proficient with MS Office and Visio
  10. Understanding of automation framework or system debug lifecycle
  
  

  Proficiency in Python and Shell Scripting. Experience working and running tests at scale on servers. Practical experience with System Validation Automation Tools and Infrastructure, including Ansible, PyInfra, Jenkins, and Dockers. Hands-on experience in designing and implementing various testing methodologies, test automation, and continuous integration systems. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet tight deadlines. Solid understanding of Linux and Linux OS kernel. Previous experience with server systems and/or first-level debugging in computer platforms. Prior experience in Linux server administration and Linux boot flow. Familiarity with Computer Architecture concepts and silicon features. Knowledge of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) x86 is a plus.