Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.
Job Title : Engineering Lab Technician (Computer Systems Pre-Production)
Work Location : Austin TX 78728
Duration : 12 Months
Work Type : Temporary Assignment
Job Type : Onsite
Job Description :
- Participate in a team of engineers to benchmark user experience criteria of leading-edge products using proprietary automation tools and manual testing methods.
- This test engineer will work with internal Engineers, program management, product management and software development to deliver results on time.
- This highly motivated team member will quickly diagnose any issues and resolve them or bring the issues to the attention of the lead engineer or software development team in order to maintain an overall test schedule.
Technical Capabilities :
HW setup and configurationAbility to connect / configure desktop / laptop / tablet PC peripherals according to test plan requirements (e.g. external monitors, keyboard, mouse, Bluetooth headset, dock, etc.)Software installation, updatesAbility to install an operating system, BIOS, driver updates and identify version informationBasic PC issue triageAbility to identify common PC issues (e.g., blue screens, hangs, etc.) and work with issue tracking systems to record issues, search for other instances of similar failure mechanisms, and apply workarounds (e.g. load specific driver version, apply OS update,SW Skill setFluent in scripting (Python), programming language (C / C++)Able to write Unit test for UI or a state machine programUnderstand object-oriented technology, program modularity, reusability, pluggabilityExperience in SW development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban / Scrum framework)Test plan execution and optimization for efficiencyAbility to read a test plan definition and optimize test execution (e.g., peripheral configurations and required changes, operator time for deploying required software updates, charging / discharging time for battery life tests, consider run time of specific applications / measurements, etc.)Ability to execute a manual test plan script (e.g. boot system, run a batch file, open chrome / browse website list) and report subjective user experience criteria (e.g. perceived fan noise, system touch temperature, snappy vs sluggish responsiveness)Leadership Capabilities
Effective with executive communication and building respectWorks cross-functionally across groups to quickly resolve issues that arise from testingEducation and Experience :
BS Electrical Engineering or Computer ScienceStrong analysis and problem-solving skillsTeam player with good communication skillsPrior experience with client PC testing, diagnostic and debug preferredPrior experience with testing tools and environments, defect tracking and revision controlPrior experience using and managing tasks through a ticketing system such as JiraTop 3-5 Must Have Skills
Familiar w / Windows, SW installation : OS, Driver, BIOS, ..., Basic PC issue triage / debug, SW : Fluent in scripting (Python), Object Oriented, modularTekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
