Lab Technician Senior Engineer

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

As a hardware and silicon validation engineer at Marvell, you’ll be helping to deliver high bandwidth over long distances. This team performs analog validations on amplifiers that drive optical electronic devices and receivers. We also validate silicon photonics, do upper electronic measurements and support the coherent digital signal programming unit. This is a niche area at Marvell, working with cutting edge technologies used by many internal and external customers around the world.

What You Can Expect

Test Platform Setup & Maintenance

• Set up, debug, and maintain multiple types of validation platforms including Eval Boards (EVB), PVT platforms, and photonic interposer test vehicles

• Promote sanity and regression testing by ensuring proper platforms are running as needed

• Manage firmware and hardware revisions of validation platforms

• Fabricate electrical and mechanical fixtures per test requirements, including custom optical and RF test setups

• Track, schedule, and coordinate equipment repair and calibrations, including optical and RF instruments

• Support lab bench stations including ordering, setup, and ongoing maintenance

Lab Management & Operations

• Log, track, and mark test chips, PC boards, and small parts; manage handling, storage, and care

• Maintain calibration records and ensure all lab equipment is properly serviced

• Manage lab asset database and track inventory of hardware components and consumables

• Coordinate facility-related work as needed (lab upgrades, AC service, infrastructure improvements)

• Establish and maintain processes to ensure lab order and structure

PCB Rework & Board Bring-Up

• Execute engineering change orders (ECOs) on PCBs down to 0201 package size

• Perform solder rework to modify PCB signal connectivity using jumper wires and similar techniques

• Mount, remove, clean, and reflow BGA chips and connectors

• Perform PCB bring-up and troubleshoot boards down to component level as necessary

• Review schematics and layouts of validation PCBs and identify necessary repairs

• Perform minor FA (failure analysis) on boards and carry out repairs and rework as needed

Hardware Validation & Photonic Systems Support

• Provide hands-on support to firmware, validation, packaging, and hardware design teams for utilizing various hardware platforms, including co-packaged optical chiplets, photonic NIC cards, and evaluation board test setups

• Work with hardware engineers and firmware teams for initial board bring-up of silicon photonics and co-packaged optical platforms

• Execute individual board validation plans and generate detailed validation reports

• Support electrical continuity testing, optical insertion loss tests (Tx/Rx), and EO loopback measurements on photonic chiplet assemblies

• Assist with setup and operation of optical instruments including tunable laser sources (TLS), optical power meters, ASE sources, and multi-channel OPMs

• Handle Fiber Array Units (FAUs) and fiber-pigtailed components with care; support optical alignment and FAU-attach test setups

• Work with external PCB fabrication and assembly houses to ensure timely delivery of boards

• Develop cost-effective solutions by identifying multiple vendors, suppliers, and components

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of  3-5 years of related experience in engineering lab environment as an electronics lab technician or similar

• Associates degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; vocational qualification in a related technical discipline is preferred

• Proven, hands-on experience with PCB solder rework and BGA rework

• Experience with board bring-up and component-level troubleshooting

• Proficiency with standard lab test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and board layouts, and locate components on a PCB

• Experience building custom cable assemblies and fabricating mechanical test fixtures

• Ability to load firmware and drivers onto validation platforms

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and accountability to engineering teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

82,060 - 122,900, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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