Entry Level Validation and Characterization Engineer

Cirrus Logic • Austin, TX

133d

About The Position

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional development team validating and characterizing advanced mixed-signal products. You will play a critical role in supporting new product introductions and post-silicon validation/triage. Our high-performance chips enable an incredible mixed-signal experience with highly integrated, platform-level functionality while delivering the lowest power consumption and highest efficiency.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• Basic fundamental understanding of analog & mixed signal circuitry
• Knowledgeable in scripting languages, Python preferred, for test automation and data analysis
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others to solve routine problems
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with production mixed-signal IC testers such as NI-STS (HSDIO, DSA, SMU, and/or FPGA PXI instrumentation) would be particularly relevant
• Able to handle engineering tasks, on an as-needed basis, combining experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis, and Customer Support
• Hands-on lab experience including soldering / instrumenting systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Bench test, debug, and characterization of embedded on-chip circuitry (amplifiers, data converters, power converters, etc.) to ensure functionality and performance as per the datasheet
• Design, develop, and debug silicon validation board-level hardware and bring-up the platforms prior to first silicon
• Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in TestStand / Python to optimize validation efficiency
• Develop software stack / framework methodologies based primarily in Python
• Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to Cirrus Logic backend test methodologies
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Application Engineers to understand requirements and use cases
• Analyze test results and identify failures/defects using business intelligence tools such as Spotfire, Excel and JMP
• Support and develop automation software for test equipment including NI STS / PXIe platforms and bench-top instruments
• Write technical reports/summaries of all data collected

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees