Engineering Lab Operator

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$40,800–$61,200 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 24, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $51k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $129,700–$208,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $51k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 511 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 511 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Engineering Lab Operator

The Engineering Lab Operator joins the engineering lab operations team to support the testing, validation, and development of next-generation technologies. In this hands-on role, you will partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute work orders, perform product debug activities, and ensure critical testing objectives are met safely and efficiently. Daily responsibilities include setting up and maintaining power, performance, and characterization test platforms; executing validation plans on pre-production CPU and GPU products; and documenting results accurately. You will also monitor systems and support bring-up efforts. The role requires knowledge of PC hardware, system architecture, Linux operating systems, and Python scripting concepts. Candidates should possess skills in troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to solve complex technical challenges within the semiconductor testing and silicon validation domain.

What you'll do

  • Set up and maintain power, performance, and characterization test platforms.
  • Execute validation and characterization test plans on pre-production CPU and GPU products.
  • Collect, analyze, and document test results with high accuracy.
  • Assist engineering teams with hardware, software, and system-level debug activities.
  • Monitor test systems to ensure adherence to lab processes and operational procedures.
  • Support product validation and bring-up efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education (preferred).
  • Relevant technical training, vocational coursework, or certifications (preferred).
  • Experience in a semiconductor test lab, manufacturing, or engineering support environment (preferred).
  • Understanding of PC hardware, system architecture, and component interactions (preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and scripting/programming concepts such as Python (preferred).
  • Exposure to performance, power, thermal, or silicon validation testing (preferred).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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