Failure Analysis & Validation Engineer
Reference Number: 413209
Posted: 09/29/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
Our client, a leading Semiconductor and Data Center Technology organization, is seeking a Failure Analysis & Validation Engineer to join their team. As a Failure Analysis & Validation Engineer, you will be part of the Hardware Validation & Engineering organization supporting Server Platform Validation, Failure Analysis, and Data Center Hardware teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Failure Analysis & Validation Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (100% Onsite)
Pay Range: $55/hr W2
What's the Job?
- Perform root-cause analysis of silicon, board, and system-level failures.
- Debug hardware, firmware, drivers, operating systems, PCIe, memory, power, and thermal issues.
- Develop diagnostics, validation methodologies, stress tests, and automation tools.
- Analyze telemetry, logs, and large datasets to identify and resolve failure signatures.
- Support server platform bring-up, NPI activities, and production failure investigations.
What's Needed?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor validation, testing, hardware debug, or failure analysis.
- Strong knowledge of GPU/CPU architectures, PCIe, memory systems, and power management.
- Experience with Python, Shell, C++, C#, or similar programming/scripting languages.
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, thermal cameras, and power supplies.
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.
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