Validation Engineer – Post-Silicon Validation

Job Description

Senior Engineer I – Validation | Microchip Technology

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Microchip Technology. Microchip Technology designs and delivers technology that powers the world around us, building solutions across various domains including microcontrollers, connectivity, and power management. This Senior Engineer I position is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of these products through rigorous post-silicon validation, directly contributing to the success and stability of Microchip’s offerings and its global customers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified

• Mission: This role ensures comprehensive validation of products against specifications, contributing to product quality and timely issue resolution.
• Tech Stack: Python, TCL/TK, C/C++, USB (USB 2.0/3.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), TSN concepts, SPI/SQI, I2C, UART, JTAG, FPGA emulation platforms.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Test Plan Development: Develop comprehensive test plans and execute end-to-end validation according to product datasheets and specifications.
• Test Environment Setup: Design and establish test environments by defining hardware and software requirements, selecting appropriate lab equipment, and supporting test board bring-up and validation activities.
• Post-Silicon Validation: Perform post-silicon validation activities, including test development and execution, data collection, analysis, and comprehensive documentation of results.
• Issue Debugging: Debug issues observed during validation and assist in replicating customer-reported problems in the lab.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, firmware, applications) to ensure product quality and timely issue resolution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field, with a focus on senior-level validation, testing, and hardware development.
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant industry experience focused on validation, testing, and hardware development; this includes hands-on experience in hardware development encompassing schematic design, PCB layout understanding, and PCB bring-up, alongside strong knowledge in pre-silicon validation utilizing FPGA emulation platforms.
• Skills: Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities; proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or TCL/TK for test automation; basic knowledge of programming languages like C/C++; strong understanding of microcontrollers and microprocessor architectures; familiarity with interface protocols including SPI/SQI, I2C, UART, and JTAG; hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, signal generators, and traffic generators.
• Bonus: Familiarity with various communication protocols including USB (USB 2.0/3.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), and basic TSN concepts; practical knowledge of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI); good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal guidance while effectively collaborating within a team; strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.