What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server Hardware Debug & Validation Engineer position at Capgemini Engineering?
Location
This is an onsite role based in Austin, TX
About the job you're considering
We are looking for a highly skilled motherboard debug engineer with expertise in complex server-class systems. This role is based onsite at the Manufacturing site, where you will play a critical role in reducing the backlog of networking products by driving efficient debugging and resolution.
Your Role
- Perform in-depth debugging and failure analysis of complex server-style motherboards.
- Drive resolution of board-level issues to reduce backlog and improve product throughput
- Troubleshoot system-level and component-level issues across hardware, firmware, and networking domains
- Utilize hardware test equipment’s and Linux based tools environments for motherboard debugging and validation
- Collaborate with engineering and test teams to escalate, analyze, and resolve critical issues
- Document debug findings, root cause analysis, and corrective actions clearly and effectively
- Communicate status, risks, and technical insights to both onsite and remote teams
- Support occasional visits to headquarters for deeper collaboration, debugging, and team alignment
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand and improve test and failure detection processes
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of x86 server architecture
- Strong experience in High Speed electrical design validation and testing.
- Experience in signal integrity and power integrity concepts.
- Familiarity with PCIE , DDR , USB , ETHRENET interfaces, design validation.
- Proven expertise in board-level troubleshooting of complex server-class motherboards
- Solid experience with Linux-based debugging and strong networking fundamentals
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical findings and processes
- Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments is highly desirable
Nice to Have
Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing and test processes, including:
- AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
- 5DX (X-ray Inspection)
- ICT (In-Circuit Testing)
- Boundary Scan
- Functional Testing
- You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and may occasionally travel to Santa Clara headquarters to work with the core engineering and test teams, ensuring alignment and support for ongoing issues.