Senior MCU Validation Engineer

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Senior Validation Engineer - MCU Validation
Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

Senior engineering position responsible for MCU IC validation. Validation and debug of IC products ensures a high coverage of functionality with a goal of zero functional failures in the field. Validation team collaborates with the IC Design and Production Test to develop a validation plan, provides inputs for design-for-testability, and drives testing. Works with the IC design, Customer Support, and Systems teams to determine requirements for both datasheet-level and system-level testing. Works closely with the Product Test team to drive product-level characterization and comprehensive data collection necessary for yield improvement activities.

• Development and execution of validation test plans, designing test boards, writing test firmware & software, and building system-level configurations.

• Post-silicon validation, testing, and debug of block functionality on prototype silicon.

• Work with design teams to isolate design errata, perform failure analysis, and verify design fixes.

• Perform system-level verification prior to production release to identify problems.

• Enables and/or performs silicon characterization and functional testing through the development of robust and reusable tests.

• Maintain and analyze characterization data to ensure that the data matches design goals while also identifying potential problems in production.

• Define, develop, and/or acquire software and/or hardware tools in support of silicon validation efforts.

• Develop automation scripts to automate data collection, decrease data collection times, ensure repeatable measurements, and generate reports.

• Help build sustaining engineering competencies within the validation team to support existing products, assist the applications group, identify root causes of problems, and PG identified fixes.

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members

• Interaction with other disciplines (design, applications and product and test engineering).

• Other duties as required.

Skills You Will Need
Minimum Qualifications:

• A technology-related bachelor's degree or equivalent training and 5+ years of related experience. Graduate coursework may reduce the minimum experience requirement.
• Mixed-signal, post-silicon validation experience 
• Experience in the development of automated test systems using laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of software programming tools and SW development
• Technical knowledge of analog and digital circuits, including MCU core & peripherals
• Knowledge of PCB design
• Knowledge of IC circuit design and device fabrication
• Proficiency with circuit-level simulation tools
• Technical documentation authoring and editing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across functional groups
• Good organizational skills and attention to details
• Proficiency with MS Office or equivalent

Benefits & Perks 

You can look forward to the following benefits:   
 

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.