The appointment brings experience in hyperscale AI infrastructure as Aehr expands its presence in the semiconductor test and burn-in markets
Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR), a leading provider of test and burn-in solutions for semiconductor devices used in artificial intelligence (AI), silicon photonics, data centers, automotive and industrial applications, today announced the appointment of Vijay Rao as a member of its Board of Directors, effective October 28, 2026.
Rao brings 30 years of experience in the technology sector, including more than 13 years at Meta, where he most recently served as Vice President of Infrastructure. His experience spans infrastructure strategy, artificial intelligence computing and semiconductor technologies in hyperscale, large enterprise and emerging company environments.
"Vijay brings extensive experience in the infrastructure requirements of hyperscale data centers, including the integration of AI accelerators, high-performance memory and optical networks," said Gayn Erickson, president and CEO of Aehr Test Systems. "He knows firsthand how semiconductor quality and reliability affect the performance and availability of large-scale systems. His perspective will be valuable as we advance our wafer- and package-level test and burn-in solutions, and expand our presence in artificial intelligence and data center applications".
Rhea Posedel, chair of the Board of Directors of Aehr, commented: "Vijay brings valuable insight into the evolving requirements of hyperscale infrastructure operators and the semiconductor technologies that support them. His combination of technical expertise and strategic experience will strengthen our Board of Directors as we guide Aehr's long-term growth".
"The deployment of large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructures especially highlights the importance of the performance and reliability of semiconductors," said Rao. "Aehr's capabilities in testing and burn-in at the wafer and package level address important challenges in semiconductor qualification and production. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and the management team as the company continues developing these capabilities and leveraging its growth opportunities".
About Vijay Rao
Vijay Rao is a senior technology executive with 30 years of experience leading innovation and strategy in infrastructure, artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies in hyperscale environments, large enterprises and emerging companies.
More recently, he held the position of Vice President of Infrastructure at Meta, where he was responsible for defining the strategy and evolution of the technological infrastructure that supports the company's global operations.
During his more than 13 years at Meta, he held senior leadership positions related to long-term technology strategy and its execution, collaborating with companies across the industry to drive scalable and high-performance infrastructures and improve the company's technological capabilities.
Previously, he held management positions at AMD.
He holds a master's degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University.
About Aehr Test Systems
Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a leading provider of solutions for testing, burn-in processes and stabilization of semiconductor devices at the wafer, singulated chip and package level, and has installed thousands of systems around the world.
The growing quality, reliability and safety, both operational and protective, requirements of semiconductors used in applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energies, advanced artificial intelligence processors, computing, data infrastructures and telecommunications, and solid-state memories and storage systems are driving new testing needs and opportunities for Aehr's products and solutions.
Aehr’s products include the FOX-P™ wafer-level test and burn-in systems family, the FOX WaferPak™ contact devices, the FOX DiePak® substrates, and its Sonoma™ family of high-power solutions for package-level testing and burn-in, intended for AI accelerators, graphics processing units (GPU) and high-performance computing processors.
Together, these platforms position Aehr as a provider of semiconductor reliability and testing solutions spanning from engineering qualification to large-scale production.
For more information, visit www.aehr.com.
Forward-looking statement disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding Aehr’s growth opportunities, the future development of artificial intelligence infrastructures and the possible contributions of its Board of Directors.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in them.
Additional information about these risks is included in the documents filed by Aehr with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
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