Develop
validation requirements and validation test plans for both peripherals and
full chip SOC operation based on device specifications and design
requirements.
Develop
and improve automated validation bench setups and scripts.
Validate
and perform characterization testing for our new 32-bit microcontrollers.
Develop
test fixtures and device test programs to guarantee data sheet
specifications.
Bring
up validation test boards, bench setups, and independently collect data
and debug issues.
Skilled
use of standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, meters, power
supplies, and other measurement instruments.
Work
independently and provide technical direction for junior team members.
Interface
with and support Design, Verification, Applications, Product Test
Engineering, Marketing, and other design organizations.
Validate
and debug Silicon in support of product release.
Direct
and/or make necessary changes to hardware boards and test setups to
correct issues quickly and minimize the validation cycle time.
Good
experience in post silicon validation, able to automate the validation
process to reduce the overall validation cycle time.
Requirements:
3-to-5
years experience in post-silicon validation of digital SOCs.
Good
knowledge and experience of validating microcontrollers architecture and
preferably a working knowledge of ARM architecture and instruction set.
Good
experience in C programming language and Assembly Language.
Good
experience in one or more scripting languages - Perl/Python/TCL/etc.
Good
understanding of Key Peripherals: SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, USB,
TIMERS, etc.
Good
understanding of SOC infrastructure involving Power-Management, clock
distribution, and emulation.
Excellent
engineering documentation skills, verbal communication, and presentation
skills.
Well
organized, methodical, and detail oriented.
A
self-motivated team player who can work with various cross-functional
groups across different sites.
Exposure
to NI Tools (e.g., Test Stand, LabVIEW) is a plus.
BSEE/BSCE
minimum, MSEE/MSCE preferred from an accredited engineering school.