Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

Synopsys PVT Sensors are an essential part of current and future System on Chip developments. They play a significant role in a wide range of applications from consumer electronics, mobile devices, automotive, IoT, data centres and security to meet performance, power and other optimization requirements.  

This is an opportunity for the right calibre candidate to join our R & D team, playing a key role in the development of our range of on-chip sensor products targeting the latest technology processes. 

About the role 

In this role the focus is on the validation of Synopsys PVT Sensors, which are targeting the latest foundry processes. Working within a team of skilled, experienced engineers, the role will require the design, development, and implementation of cost-effective methods of testing, along with troubleshooting systems and equipment. Preparing test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completion of specifications and procedures for testing new products.

Responsibilities:

• Develop test strategies for validation of silicon devices in conjunction with R&D engineering teams.
• Write and implement test programs for National Instruments LabVIEW based equipment.
• Hands-on testing of devices using National Instruments LabVIEW based equipment in the Plymouth lab facility.
• Design and verify SystemVerilog RTL targeting FPGA implementations.
• Create schematics for test boards and fixtures.
• Record and analyse product test results and equipment logs.

Key Requirements

• University degree/masters or similar, either in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Some background of FPGA design using HDL would be beneficial, i.e. SystemVerilog.
• Basic understanding of the design of digital and analogue circuits for device validation and testing.
• Elementary understanding of component level device test methods.
• Some experience of PCB schematic capture using suitable CAD software.
• A familiarity with programming and scripting skills in one or more of VB script, python, tcl & bash.
• Ability to do basic statistical and data analysis for silicon devices and test results

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.