As a Software Automation Engineer, you will drive the development of internal test platforms for evaluation and characterization of the various IC’s that are developed by us. You will have a critical role in automating efficient and accurate test systems and software that will be used both for product qualification and release as well as customer sampling and evaluation. In addition to strong technical skills, this person will be required to work independently in a team environment.
Responsibilities
Write, debug and modify software for automating characterization and data collection on the bench
Develop software GUI interfaces for both internal and customer use
Debug and bring up evaluation boards and the firmware/software required to drive them
Required Skills
BS in Electrical Engineering in combination with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience
Expert level skills in software automation for silicon characterization and system & circuit level troubleshooting
Proficient in programming and automation using LabVIEW or similar language
Significant experience with common bench top measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, DAC’s, BERT’s, TDR, SMU’s, pattern generators. Hands on experience in the lab debugging, probing, and characterizing silicon using a mixture of custom-made and standard equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, source measurement units, etc.
Understanding of transistor level circuits
Ability to work to aggressive schedules and make the required engineering tradeoffs to meet commitments
Preferences
FPGA firmware development for internal and customer silicon evaluation boards
Experience with board level schematic design
Experience with ANSI C programming language and/or Python