Board Test Engineer

Board Test Engineer Overview

Fractile is on a mission to revolutionize the hardware that powers advanced AI systems, aiming to enhance the speed and efficiency of output generation. As a Board Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining test content for complex, high-power, high-speed boards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing test content for complex, high-power, high-speed printed circuit boards (PCBs) and assemblies.
• Implement and troubleshoot test coverage across various stages including In-Circuit Testing (ICT), boundary scan/JTAG, and functional testing.
• Design and support board-level functional test solutions, which encompass fixtures, probes, cabling, and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain firmware for microcontroller-based board tests aimed at manufacturing diagnostics, self-testing, and telemetry validation.
• Create tests to identify assembly defects, component failures, solder issues, and other manufacturing anomalies.
• Develop board-level tests focused on PCIe to ensure chip-to-chip connectivity and integrity.
• Assist in the setup and debugging of board test stations at offshore Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Contract Manufacturers (CM).
• Analyze test failures and yield data to determine root causes and suggest corrective measures.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and signal integrity/power integrity teams to address board-level testability issues.
• Contribute to the creation of test documentation, including specifications, debugging procedures, and manufacturing release notes.
• Support the qualification of fixtures, correlation of testers, and ongoing maintenance of tests.

Required Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in board or PCBA test engineering within a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Practical experience in developing functional tests, ICT, and boundary scan/JTAG.
• Experience in designing or supporting test fixtures and automated testing stations.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces and common board-level failure modes.
• Experience in developing or supporting embedded test firmware on microcontrollers.
• Strong debugging skills related to digital logic, power delivery, and interconnect issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with offshore manufacturing partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing boards with AI accelerators, GPUs, networking ASICs, or similar high-power devices.
• Familiarity with high-current VRMs, multiphase power converters, and power integrity testing.
• Exposure to PCIe Gen5/Gen6 or other high-speed serial links in a production test environment.
• Experience using factory data systems and yield analysis to improve test coverage and throughput.
• Experience supporting board test during new product introduction (NPI), ramp, and sustained production.

How We Work

At Fractile, we value ownership and execution, allowing you to drive your work forward with full agency. We encourage rapid iteration, working closely with top leadership to transition from ideas to hardware within ambitious timelines. Our teams engage across the full stack, collaborating closely on hardware, software, silicon, and modeling to create impactful products. We foster an optimistic and pragmatic environment, where teamwork is essential, and the best ideas are prioritized regardless of their source.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience and the specialized nature of the position.
• Equity options that allow employees to share in the company’s value creation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Private Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Contributory pension plan.
• 25 days of holiday plus public holidays.
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance.

Fractile is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, believing that the hardest problems are best solved by a wide range of perspectives. Join us in our quest to accelerate global progress, one chip at a time.

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