Silicon Validation Engineer
Core
Pre/post-silicon bring-up, debug, validation, and characterization of analog and mixed-signal Power Management circuits for battery-operated portable devices.
Role type
Silicon Validation Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal)
Builds
Custom board-level hardware for IC bring-up and test; validation plans for power management ICs.
Domain
Consumer electronics / Power Management ICs
Required skills
System validation, analog circuit measurement, hardware design tools, schematic entry, PCB design, bring-up and debugging, complex test equipment operation, Python/C++ coding, switching converters and linear regulators knowledge, silicon validation and failure analysis, Verilog/VHDL, FPGA prototyping, embedded firmware development, finite state machines, microcontroller architectures, mixed signal design
Preferred skills
ASIC design validation experience, test equipment programming for automation, analytical and problem solving abilities
Technologies
Python, C++, Verilog, VHDL, FPGA, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, spectrum/network analyzers
Responsibilities
Define custom board-level hardware for IC bring-up and test; define and implement validation plans; support module and system teams in design integration and debug of system-level issues; participate in all levels from first silicon to mass-production release.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC engineer
