Lab Technician

Groq
US - California - San Jose
January 7, 2025

At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.

Enter Groq's LPU™ AI Inference Technology. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk - groq.link/scspdemo.

Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq's LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.

Lab TechnicianMission: Provide exceptional assembly, mechanical, and technical support to ensure the successful development, testing, troubleshooting complex issues, and maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Responsibilities & outcomes:

Test and Measurement:

Ensure all the lab equipment (HW and SW) is always in working condition.
Help engineers with electrical measurements, remote debug, procuring needed hardware and software, documenting test results

Equipment Maintenance and repair:

Ensuring all lab equipment is properly calibrated and always functioning as per specifications
Proactively testing equipment/HW to ensure functionality, documenting faulty hardware and publishing a periodic hardware status report

Lab safety:

Complying to all lab safety guidelines and enabling all lab users to follow safety protocols
Ensuring the lab meets all the safety compliance requirements at all times and ensuring that the lab workspace is always clean and organized

All these responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of a senior lab manager and will lead to a well functioning and organized lab ensuring the engineering team can function at maximum efficiency

Ideal candidates have/are:

Familiar with physical viewer PCB layout like Allegro
Schematic reading: components identification
Some basic Unix command experience
Board debug skills: Needs to have experience working with high speed test equipment (high speed scopes/probes, protocol analyzers, BERTs, etc.)
System OS and SKD installation is a plus
Light to Moderate understanding of signal integrity, ground planes, transmission line, termination is also a plus.
Able to debug basic board issues:
- Power Supply measurements
- Connector and discrete components testing
- Mechanical board issues
- Socket issues
Able to install/clean sockets as per vendor guidelines
Strong soldering/rework skill: SMT down to 202 size components and thru-hole devices.
- A: repair broken pad or trace issues
- B: Modify circuitry according to ECO or Engineering notes
Strong Mechanical aptitudes using hand tools, machine tools to build or modify test jig/fixture, cables and harness.
Equipment and server rack setup
Parts and component re-stocking, lab cleanup, interface with outside vendors for equipment calibration, repair and ensuring the lab is in good working order.
Strong attitude of lab organization and upkeep.
Familiar with ticket filing systems like JIRA/Buganizer
Proficient in inventory management (devices/test hardware/boards/test/equipment) and labeling.
Proficient in use of spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and documents (Google/Word docs)

Attributes of a Groqster:

Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $95,000 to $142,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: ***. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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