About the Role:
We are seeking an Entry-Level PHY Qualification (Qual) Test Engineer to join our innovative and high-energy team. In this role, you will be responsible for hands-on testing, validation, and performance analysis of physical layer (PHY) components, ensuring our products meet the company's quality standards and industry benchmarks. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation Ethernet switches for Enterprise and Campus Access/Core segments.
Key Responsibilities:
-Conduct system performance testing to validate the reliability, capacity, and scalability of Ethernet switches.
-Work closely with the testing and development teams to create and execute performance test plans and cases.
-Perform and analyze power test cases, review results, and collaborate with development teams to address bugs and issues.
-Debug complex system and component-level issues, including those related to CPU, ASICs, FPGAs, and power supplies.
-Leverage test automation to implement testing strategies and improve productivity using scripting languages like Python.
-Test products for compliance with internal specifications and industry standards such as IEEE 802.3.
-Provide detailed issue mitigation strategies and work cross-functionally to drive issues to closure.
-Document test plans, procedures, and detailed test reports to track progress and findings.
-Assist with root cause analysis and support customer escalations related to PHY performance issues.
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-Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
-1+ year of experience in hardware testing or validation (internships/co-op experience considered).
-Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages like Python for planning and script development.
-Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltage meters, phase gain analyzers, and programmable AC sources.
-Familiarity with Variable Network Analyzers and high-pass/low-pass filters.
-Experience with Power over Ethernet (PoE) testing and traffic generators like Ixia or Spirent for 10/100/1000 BASE-T.
-Understanding of signal compliance testing with IEEE 802.3 standards, working with RJ45 connections and CAT5E/CAT6A Ethernet cables.
-Experience troubleshooting and validating signals, ensuring accurate measurements for product compliance.
Pay Rate between $35-40/hr (based on location and experience)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.