SOC Functional Validation Engineer - Platform Validation and Automation

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Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Central Execution Platform Enabling, you will play a key role in ensuring the readiness, quality, and reliability of Intel’s next-generation platforms, including CPUs, chipsets, and boards. You will focus on platform bring-up and sustainment activities, including platform setup, maintenance, rework, BKC deployments, and board failure triage to support post-silicon validation efforts. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver high-quality products across Client mobile market segments. Business Group The Functional Validation team belongs to Intel Corporation and is chartered to perform post-silicon validation of cutting-edge Client AI PC SoCs and platforms. This team is dedicated to ensuring the functionality of SoC hardware features in real-world environments while supporting Intel’s broader goals of innovation and product excellence. With a strong focus on quality and reliability, the team is instrumental in driving Intel’s success in delivering reliable solutions to its global customers. Key Responsibilitie s • Perform platform setup and configuration to support validation readiness and testing activities. • Execute platform maintenance activities to ensure systems remain operational, stable, and available for engineering use. • Perform hardware rework activities, including component replacement, modification, and board-level updates in accordance with engineering requirements. • Support BKC (Best Known Configuration) deployments, updates, and validation readiness activities across hardware and software environments. • Conduct platform failure triage by identifying, isolating, documenting, and escalating hardware and system issues to the appropriate engineering teams. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support platform readiness, issue tracking, and resolution workflows. • Manage platform inventory, hardware assets, and lab resources to ensure efficient utilization and availability. • Drive continuous improvement in platform management processes, maintenance procedures, and operational efficiency. • Work with hardware lab equipment and tools to support platform bring-up, validation readiness, and issue investigation activities. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 1-3 years of hands-on experience in hardware platforms, system integration, lab operations, or related technical areas, with demonstrated skills gained through prior professional experience. • Fundamental knowledge of SoC platform architectures, BKC ingredients and hardware setup. • Basic scripting or programming knowledge for  Platform/HW automation and operational efficiency improvements. • Experience with system-level hardware and firmware environments. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with hardware lab equipment, board-level rework processes, platform maintenance activities, and BKC deployment workflows. • Experience in platform setup, system integration, or lab operations supporting SoC development and validation. • Passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a drive to enhance platform readiness and operational excellence. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate platform/HW matters across multiple engineering teams and stakeholders effectively. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and reliability of Intel products, empowering innovation across global markets.            Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for e

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