K. Somasekhar
Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor
Bangalore North
Summary
With over 7.5 years of experience as a Post Validation Engineer, I specialize in Silicon product validation and testing. Result driven Pre-& Post Silicon Validation Engineer with strong inclination towards manual and automation in PSV at IVE Lab & Server Processor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
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Work History
Validation Engineer
ETeams info services Ind Pvt Ltd
07.2025 - Current
- Total Experience: - 7.5 years in Electronics & Semiconductor Field
- Client: - Intel
- Projects: PM (WCL)
- Silicon Platform Board bring-up Windows system integration and validation activities across multiple SoCs.
- Hands on Experience in Run the Test cases – Test hardware and automated test solutions based on the Python framework.
- Involved in Platform De-Bug Activities Like flashing, Hardware, Software, OS & Driver related issues Resolving.
- Involved on Run the SX Cycling by using Solar application like S0ix, S4, S5, GR, WR, CR & Weekends Runs.
- Hands on experienced in NGA Automation Tool, Run the TC’s & Get the TC’s Result’s from the NGA, Verifying the Test Logs from the NGA if got Fail.
- Involved on if got fail TC’s in NGA tool verify & finding the fails and keep running the manually & Analysing the Blockage of failures.
- Experience in Raising the HSD’s if got blocking in while validating the silicon.
- Hands on Experience in TXT Secure Boot Enabling in the platform.
- Involvement in doing activities to verify for Test Runs Pre – Boot, Pres – Test & Test Steps.
- Hands on Experience on Pre – Boot requires updates like Packman, Python SV, Triplets, OS & IFWI.
- Involved Flashing files with Latest version if the board any facing Issues Botting & Any Corrupted with depending on Post code can flash with IFWI, BIOS, & OS.
- Experience in usage of tools like ITP/XDP, JTAG Tool.
- Hands on Experience in BIOS settings Enable based on the Feature requirements.
- Knowledge in Collecting the Logs from Solar Logs, ICST cycling Tool logs, SoC Watch Logs, MS console, ME info logs, SMBIOS Logs, Test App logs.
- Knowledge in Power management states Power consumption reducing in PC2, PC4, PC6, PC10 etc.
- Hands on Experience in BIOS Settings enable in BIOS window.
- Experience in sending daily status reports to client with proper Queries and Execution Details
- Knowledge in Test Case writing based on the project requirement standards, requirements & priorities.
- I would be maintaining quality of work and complete the task on time.
- Current Company: ETeams info services Ind Pvt Ltd.
Senior Product Engineer
HARMAN (Harman Connected Services)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Client: - Intel
- Projects: CSLP & DTT (Chrome & Linux)
- Silicon Platform Board bring-up Windows system integration and validation activities across multiple SoCs.
- Hands on Experience in Run the Test cases – Test hardware and automated test solutions based on the Python framework.
- Developed and executed test plans for Chromebook devices, including functional, performance, and reliability testing.
- Identified and documented defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Collaborated with external vendors and partners to coordinate validation efforts and address technical challenges.
- Involved in Platform De-Bug Activities Like flashing, Hardware, Software, OS & Driver related issues Resolving.
- Involved Flashing files with Latest version if the board any facing Issues Botting & Any Corrupted with depending on Post code can flash with BIOS & OS.
- Experience in usage of tools like ITP/XDP, JTAG Tool.
- Experience in Security & Manageability Domain.
- Hands on Experience in BIOS settings Enable based on the Feature requirements.
- Knowledge in Collecting the Logs from IMS console, ME info logs, SMBIOS Logs & Test App logs.
- Hands on experience enable the Audio codec, SNDW, HDA, & Blue tooth Offloading in the system.
- Knowledge in Power management states Power consumption reducing in PC2, PC4, PC6, PC10 etc.
- Hands on experience in Audio & Blue tooth offloading by checking Quality when the Playback & Capture.
- Knowledge in manually Enable the DMIC, SNDW, HDA, I Display, BT, USB offload and run the test cases & get the results in Phoenix Tool.
- Hands on Experience in BIOS Settings enable in BIOS window.
- Hands on experience when the Playback & Capture checking like Glitch, Disturbance & Quality.
- Collect the SW and HW logs from application of DUMMS.
- Experience in sending daily status reports to client with proper Queries and Execution Details
- Knowledge in Test Case writing based on the project requirement standards, requirements & priorities.
- I would be maintaining quality of work and complete the task on time.
Post Silicon Validation (Lab Validation Engineer)
ETEAMS INFO SERVICES PVT LTD
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Client: - Intel (PSV – IVE Engineering Lab)
- Projects: Post Silicon Validation LNL-M
- Plan/Organize the Silicon Platform bring-up Windows system integration and validation activities across multiple SoCs.
- Manage/Oversee multiple projects such as platform Power-On, Silicon validation and triage on Post silicon validation phase.
- Experience in Run the Test cases – test hardware and automated test solutions based on the Python framework.
- Involved in Platform De-Bug Activities Like flashing skills, Hardware, Software, OS related issues Resolving.
- Involved Flashing Chip files with Latest version if the board any facing Issues Botting & Any Corrupted with depending on Post code can flash with BIOS(IFWI) & OS.
- Experience in usage of tools like ITP/XDP, JTAG Tool.
- Involved in Test Execution a part of related Display, Graphics & PCIE Domain.
- Expert in using Lab Equipment’s like Digital Multi Meter, Digital Storage Oscilloscope and Logic Analysers.
- Collect the SW and HW logs from application of DUMMS.
- Hands on experience enable the Audio codec, SNDW, HDA, & Blue tooth Offloading in the system.
- Knowledge in Power management states Power consumption reducing in PC2, PC4, PC6, PC10 etc.
- Hands on experience & testing in Sleep/wake states like S0, S3, S4, S5, Warm Reset by using Solar and get the test logs from the Solar application.
- Knowledge in G states with sleep state like G0 and G3 state and observed the residency values in Python.
- Hands on experience in Audio & Blue tooth offloading by checking Quality when the Playback & Capture.
- Knowledge in manually Enable the DMIC, SNDW, HDA, I Display, BT, USB offload and run the test cases & get the results in Phoenix Tool.
- Knowledge in Knob enable in BIOS window in BIOS mode.
- Hands on experience when the Playback & Capture checking like Glitch, Disturbance & Quality.
- Experience in sending daily status reports to client with proper Queries and Execution Details
- Helping the team for debugging (environmental debugging & functional debugging) and provide required KT sessions.
- I would be maintaining quality of work and complete the task on time.
- Changing the test cases as per the Client requirements and working on priority basis.
Post Silicon Validation (Validation Engineer)
TESSOLVE (Tessolve semiconductor PVT LTD)
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Client 2: -Intel (PSV - IOTG)
- Duration: 01, 2022 to 12, 2022
- Project 2: Sapphire Rapids – EEC – CPU / Server Processor
- Silicon/Platform bring-up Windows system integration and validation activities across multiple SoCs.
- Experience in Run the Test cases – test hardware and automated test solutions based on the Python.
- Involved in Platform De-Bug Activities Like flashing skills, Hardware, Software, OS related issues Resolving in the Archer City Fab Server Board.
- Hands experience Like Hardware Silicon Changing, DIMM, SSD and Thermo Stream and Thermal Head Placing/applying.
- Involved Flashing Chip files with Latest version if the board any facing Issues Botting & Any Corrupted with depending on Post code can flash with BIOS, CPLD, BMC.
- Knowledge in switch configuration and Port Configuration as per Test Environment.
- Knowledge in C, C++ & Python Programming languages.
- Involved in Board Bring up, Host Build process with Latest Windows, Linux, Fedora, Ubuntu OS operating system Version Which is Available in the Lab.
- Experience in usage of Protocols JTAG, Gedi-Prog, SATA, I2C, USART, USB, RS-232, USB to Serial Port for checking Logs and collecting the Data.
- Experience in usage of tools like ITP/XDP, JTAG Tool.
- Collect the SW and HW logs from application of DUMMS.
- Expert in Testing the test cases along with using debugging tools like GDB, Lauterbach JTAG and Trace32.
- Expert in using Lab Equipment’s like Digital Multi Meter, Digital Storage Oscilloscope and Logic Analyser.
- Extensively used bug tracking tools like HSD’s and JIRA.
- Hands on experience Flashing skills by usage of application TTK, Rufus, Dedi prog Egg, Quartus Prime in BIOS, BMC, CPLD and (FPGA kit)
- Work experience on GIT source code version control tool.
- Identify system issues and driver debug/triage tasks till root cause is resolved.
- Execute platform feature enablement test cycles to execute manual and automated test cases across all PC validation domain to enable.
- Experience in run the test cases for different version of silicon released by intel and validating test cases for Intel’s server platforms and modules like PCIe Devices.
- Failing a Bugs in HSD tool with SW/HW configurations details along with FW ETL logs.
- Sending daily status reports to client with proper Queries and Execution Details
- I would be maintaining quality of work and complete the task on time.
- Changing the test cases as per the Client requirements and working on priority basis.
- Client 1: -Texas Instruments
- Duration: 05,2021 to 12, 2022
- Project 1: ZTE (PMIC Validation)
- Supported testing & Post silicon validation operations in setting up bench Characterization in PMIC.
- Involved in bring up of device and board for validation.
- Involved in Test Bench Characterization and collaborate with Design Engineer with establish test characterization methodologies & Develop the Test cases and Creation based on the Test Execution Plan
- Handling modular instruments like NI PXIe instruments - Source and measurement units, Programmable power supplies, Digital instruments, Function generators, Scopes etc.
- Handling Bench top instruments like DC Electronic Load, DC Programmable Power Supply, Source meter, Digital multi meter, Function Generator etc.
- Handling complex instruments like thermo streams, ATE setups etc.
- Involved ATE Test Automation Screening of SMT8 bit microcontrollers.
- ATE Platforms: Proficiency in Advantest V93000 SoC Tester, specifically SMT8 and SMT7 versions.
- Involved in Performed pre-silicon test case planning based on design test points and ensured comprehensive test coverage.
- Experience in Conducted post-silicon validation and root cause analysis of circuit marginalities, collaborating with design and product engineering teams.
- Involved in Provided technical support for V93000 testers, troubleshooting hardware-related issues and optimizing test methods
- Involved Equipment service and Calibration activities from time to time.
- Controlling instruments using Lab VIEW automation (Remote) work operation with Senior Engineer’s
- Validation of Multiphase DC-DC Buck controller
- Involved in Board Rework and Soldering Activities
- Involved to receiving Shipment New equipment’s packaging and Bonding Deboning Equipment Data
- Provide process Inventory of metatarsals, Instruments and New Equipment tracking
- Perform & Supported for New Project Implementation Receive, Install all Testers and Equipment’s
- Operating the multiphase control solution in open loop and closed configurations are Temperature sense, Current sense, Input voltage sense, Output voltage sense, Input current sense, PWM output
FA Engineer (Failure Analysis Engineer)
WISTRON
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed failure analysis and reliability testing on MEMS and optical sensors under nominal and stressed operating conditions
- Executed functional, environmental, and electrical tests to identify root causes of field and manufacturing failures
- Analysed Accelerometer & Gyroscope offset drift, sensitivity degradation, and noise-related failures
- Conducted vibration, shock, rotation, and thermal cycling tests (-40C to +85C)
- Verified performance under varying acceleration (±2g to ±16g) and angular rate conditions
- Investigated false detection, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor sensitivity loss, and optical contamination issues
- Tested sensor response under varying distances, reflectivity, and light intensity (low to high lux)
- Performed environmental and voltage stress testing for reliability validation
- Analysed Barometer pressure drift, altitude accuracy, and moisture-related failures
- Conducted pressure, humidity, and temperature stress tests
- Evaluated long-term stability and package integrity
- Magnetometer (Compass)
- Investigated Magnetometer (Compass) heading accuracy errors and magnetic interference issues
- Conducted calibration and functional testing under controlled magnetic fields
- Verified performance across temperature and voltage operating ranges
- Analysed Touch ID & Face ID Sensors authentication failures related to signal quality, alignment, and contamination
- Conducted functional testing under varying user conditions and lighting environments
- Performed mechanical shock, drop, and thermal stress testing
- Investigated True Depth Camera depth-mapping inaccuracies and calibration failures
- Tested IR projector, flood illuminator, and camera alignment under controlled conditions
- Evaluated performance in low-light, high-ambient-light, and temperature stress scenarios
- Conduct the NPI meeting, manage the team & Perform process defect and yield analysis
- Review and prepare the new Upgrades & Updates in SOP
- Conduct Meeting for daily Top- 5 Defects & FA analysis for Given the Root Cause & Monitored
- Provide process documentation and operating instructions
- Maintaining and improving product quality by completing product, company, system, investigating customer complaints
- Communicating with other managers & Customers coordinating operations and activities of FA
- Implementing measures to improve inspection methods, equipment/tool performance, product quality, efficiency, and morale
- Performing the New Project Implementation, installed all testers and Equipment and Given the Training to the FA people
- Reviewing FA analysis and finding the Root Cause and Giving the Instructions on a 4th time failure
Repair Engineer
ICT Service Management Solutions India PVT LTD
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Service for Mobile Product - I phone
- Performed visual inspection for physical damage (display cracks, enclosure dents, liquid ingress indicators)
- Verified device model, serial number, and repair eligibility
- Assessed power-on condition and initial functional status
- Checked for liquid contact indicators (LCI) and corrosion signs
- Pre-Repair Functional Checks are Conducted power and boot verification
- Tested display, touch responsiveness, buttons, speakers, microphones, cameras, and sensors
- Verified connectivity functions (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, GPS)
- Performed battery health and charging functionality checks
- Logged failure symptoms and error conditions
- Diagnostic Testing Ran hardware diagnostics to identify faulty modules or subsystems
- Isolated failures related to logic board, battery, display, camera, or sensor modules
- Verified sensor functionality (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, Face ID, Touch ID)
- Confirmed root cause before repair or part replacement
- Repair Operations Replaced defective components such as display assemblies, batteries, cameras, speakers, microphones, and sensors
- Performed module-level replacement following ESD and safety guidelines
- Ensured proper connector seating and cable routing during reassembly
- Verified mechanical alignment and fastening torque
- Post-Repair Validation Conducted full functional testing after repair
- Verified Face ID / Touch ID operation and sensor calibration
- Tested charging, audio, camera, and wireless connectivity
- Performed thermal and basic stress testing to ensure stability
- Confirmed no cosmetic or functional issues post-repair
- Final Quality Check Performed final inspection for cleanliness, alignment, and cosmetic quality
- Verified software integrity and system stability
- Documented repair actions, replaced parts, and test results
- Prepared device for customer return or production releases
- Excellent teamwork, coordination, and communication skills with team
- Collection of data for analysis of In-house defects
- Failure Analysis of the New Issues, new Customer Complaints
- Involvement in FA failure analysis of a Fraud check, De-Bug activities, and resolving the problems
- Work with senior management to plan and New Implementation with Customers
- Conducting the audit in shop floor to ensure the implementation of the process
- Prepare, co-ordinate and validate engineering documentation of Process flow
- Ensuring Product Knowledge / repair skill improvement for Service Partner Technicians
- Involvement Lead Process & Equipment engineering and TAT yield Analysis improvement
Education
B. TECH - ELECTRONICS&COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)
Adarsh Management Institute of India, Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2015
DIPLOMA - ELECTRONICS&COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)
Adarsh Management Institute of India, Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2012
Skills
Operating systems: Windows Family & Linux (knowledge)
Interests
Playing cricket and watching TV
Timeline
Validation Engineer
ETeams info services Ind Pvt Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Senior Product Engineer
HARMAN (Harman Connected Services)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Post Silicon Validation (Lab Validation Engineer)
ETEAMS INFO SERVICES PVT LTD
07.2023 - 01.2024
Post Silicon Validation (Validation Engineer)
TESSOLVE (Tessolve semiconductor PVT LTD)
05.2021 - 01.2023
FA Engineer (Failure Analysis Engineer)
WISTRON
09.2018 - 11.2019
Repair Engineer
ICT Service Management Solutions India PVT LTD
01.2016 - 04.2018
DIPLOMA - ELECTRONICS&COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)
Adarsh Management Institute of India, Mahatma Gandhi University
B. TECH - ELECTRONICS&COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)
Adarsh Management Institute of India, Mahatma Gandhi University