Lab Technician

This is a unique opportunity to join the Arm's Silicon Solutions Engineering Test Team working with groundbreaking 2nm process technologies and the latest 2.5D and 3D packaging innovations. The test team works closely with IP, SoC Design, Product and Systems teams throughout the company, to represent test engineering and drive test capability development within Arm. We will play a key role in preparing Arm and our partners for how to address production challenges in areas such as 2.5D/3DIC and sub-3nm nodes. The lab technician role requires hardworking focus across areas such as: ATE test lab improvement projects, lab maintenance/organization, system board configurations, setup of lab test equipment, scripted test execution, board solder rework, and additional lab-related tasks. Guidance will be provided by engineers, as required. 

Responsibilities:

• Customer Support (ATE, FA, Quality, FV, HW-Enablement, and Others + TBD)
• Inventory Management including checking in and out inventory items, logging new items into the system of record, and tracking consumables and requesting reorders
• Lab Inventory and Assets Audits – IC, Labs, Cabinets and Safes
• Organizational Tasks (Maintain a Clean, Safe and Organized Work Environment)
• Equipment Setup and Breakdown (Test Equipment, Boards, Cabling, Peripherals)
• Custom Fabrications / Jigs / Retention / Cable Management / Custom Cabling
• Bench Adjustments / Monitor / Host PC / PDU Adds and Configuration / Tap Boxes
• Manage Typical Tool Sets, Disk Duplication, IC Tool Updates, Lab Documentation.
• Troubleshoots Equipment Issues & documents resolutions in the lab’s One Note.
• Debug Platform Setups & documents discoveries and resolutions.
• Monitor, Engage and Complete the “Service Now” Lab Work Requests for the site
• Monitor lab infrastructure systems include power, CDA, Network, HVAC, PCW.
• Set up and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and associated equipment.
• Special projects
• Cross train across lab groups for knowledge to be able to help all lab customers.
• ESD compliance

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Thermal Equipment Setup including PCW and CDA distribution from “Sources”.
• Data Collection – Setup Environment, Launch, Collect Results, Repeat, Enable Automation of Testing by Applying Scripts or Adding to Automation Pool Queue.
• Software Installs, Upgrades and Configurations
• Component Rework, PCB Repair, ECNs, Repair Photographs, Wiring, Connectors
• Proficient using Linux, Windows, Python, PowerShell, Allegro, MS Applications
• Program Firmware, BIOS, PLC, BMC on platform PCBs using various tap devices.
• Proficient with bench equipment installs, setup and settings adjustments including oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal / waveform generators, logic analyzer, meters
• Comfortable using shop tools and a wide range of manual & powered hand tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Scripting experience (Python, Perl, or Power Shell)
• Basic data analysis using Excel or similar
• Experience with Advantest 93k or similar ATE test system
• Experience with handlers in the context of ATE test
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Sciences

Person Skills:

• Ability to work both collaboratively on a team and independently
• Hard-working and excellent time management skills with an ability to multi-task
• Good analytical and debug skills with a “figure it out” mentality
• Hands-on and can-do attitude
• Detail oriented

Desirable behaviors for this role

At Arm, we are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our individual culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to "defy ordinary and craft outstanding". These behaviors are assessed as part of the recruitment process:

• Partner and customer focus – A tendency to put your partners and customers first, by understanding their needs and striving to achieve good outcomes.
• Teamwork and communication – Ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.
• Creativity and innovation – Possessing a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
• Team and personal development – Take time to drive and own your development and encouraging team members and our ecosystem partners to do the same.
• Impact and influence – Listen to perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.
• Deliver on your promises – Demonstrate a can-do attitude and work towards overcoming obstacles, acting with a sense of urgency because you’re passionate about the work.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.