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About the Role

TheNetworking Solutions Group (NSG)within Intel'sCentral Engineering Groupis at the forefront of designing and validating the next generation of high-speed network connectivity products. Our team develops and validates boards that interconnect data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networking worldwide. We take pride in shipping products that define industry standards.

We are a team of engineers & technicians who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible inPCIe-based Network Interface Card (fNIC and IPU) technology and we're looking for a sharp, drivenHardware Electrical Validation Engineerto join us.

As a Hardware Electrical Validation Engineer, you will own the electrical validation complex PCIe-based Network Interface/IPU Cards. This is a high-impact, highly technical role where your work directly influences product quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Develop and execute electrical validation plans for complex SoCs integrated into PCIe-based Network Interface Cards (NICs).
• Define electrical validation methodologies, test coverage, and success criteria for networking hardware.
• Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and electrical compliance testing on high-speed interfaces using automation software.
• Identify, debug, and resolve issues across hardware, firmware and system interactions.
• Conduct board-level electrical validation and characterization using laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, thermal chambers, and Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) equipment.
• Analyze validation results and provide results in a report format.
• Develop automation and data analysis tools using Python or related scripting languages.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, design, firmware, software, manufacturing, and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support hardware bring-up, system margin testing, environmental stress testing, and compliance qualification activities.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

• Problem Solving: Uses data-driven analysis to identify root causes and resolve complex technical issues.

• Collaboration: Works effectively across hardware, firmware, software, and validation teams to achieve project goals.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, drives tasks to completion, and delivers high-quality results.
• Communication: Clearly communicates technical concepts, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Learns quickly and adjusts to evolving technologies, priorities, and challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and test automation

Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.

See Intel Benefitsfor more details.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in electrical/hardware validation.

Your experience described above must be in the following:

• Electrical signal integrity testing and analysis
• Experience with validation infrastructure and tools for IO and mixed-signal architectures
• Industry-standard datacom applications and compliance requirements
• Debug electrical designs and resolve electrical validation issues
• Experience using Digital Oscilloscopes, lab power supplies, digital multi-meters, thermal chambers, and debug
• Experience with all Microsoft tools
• EV test plan development and results analysis
• Environmental stress environments/control
• Board circuit schematics, layout and placement
• Power supply sequencing/regulation, clock specs , board power
• Experience with scripting languages like Python
• PC, PCIE experience, NIC system architecture knowledge

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of digital systems on PCBs with assorted highspeed interfaces and OPTICs
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in architecture, design, and validation.
• Familiarity with advanced electrical validation procedures and system margin testing.
• Fiber Optics BER and Switches, SFP and QSFP components and specs
• Experience with Bit Error Testers, ESD Scanner, and automated testing.

Be part of a team that is driving technological breakthroughs and shaping the future of this industry.
Apply today to join Intel in creating world-changing innovation.

Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Oregon, HillsboroAdditional Locations:Business group:The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $105,650.00-200,340.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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