Sr. NPI Test Engineer

At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.

Enter Groq's LPU™ Inference Engine. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.

Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.

Sr. NPI Test Engineer

Mission: As a Sr. NPI Test Engineer you will own the manufacturing test content for new product introductions. You will collaborate with product development teams that specify, build, test and challenge new product designs to improve reliability, serviceability, manufacturability and cost. You will create factory test tools and test suites based on the product use case conditions, ensure the content of qualification and manufacturing test programs will meet product quality standards, and work with manufacturing sites to ramp the product into volume production. This position is within the System Engineering Team, and you will be transitioning products from Engineering to Operations.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Develop test-software and diagnostic tools for system and subsystem manufacturing test
• Evaluate and improve test coverage to prevent test escape related field failures
• Develop new algorithms and test solutions for new features and new products
• Provide on-site CM support as required to help identify and resolve issues and streamline the manufacturing test and debug process
• Support pilot production phase through successful and sustained project launch. This includes supporting new product introduction schedules, resolving manufacturability issues, and driving improvements for yield, cost and efficiency.
• Develop process flow and manufacturing process instructions (MPIs), including test procedures and test tools
• Provide technical support for failure analysis of discrepant production components, assemblies and field returns

Ideal candidates have/are:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related degree
• 4+ years of proven experience
• Experience in hardware testing using bench instruments and self test
• Proficiency is required in one or more software languages:
  • Python, C#, C++
• Experience developing test, characterization and debug tools for one of the following:
  • Microprocessor or SOC device test
  • Network Systems
  • Computer Servers
• Familiarity with test automation for system bench testing and manufacturing test
• Proven knowledge of failure analysis and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience working with Linux environments
• Able to manage factory floor partners for test, RMA, and CM processes

Attributes of a Groqster:

• Humility - Egos are checked at the door
• Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
• Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
• Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
• Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $126,400 to $232,600, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.

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