Tech Dir Validation Engineering

Rambus•Johns Creek, GA

2d•$189,000 - $351,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rambus is hiring a Technical Director Validation Engineer for its Memory Interface Chip business unit. This full-time role works in the lab to automate data collection and develop a validation environment for checking system performance and compliance with specifications. The role requires experience with processor-memory interfaces, including DDR topologies and protocols, and high-speed signaling, including signal integrity and power integrity concepts. The engineer will bring up and validate high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products, develop test methodologies and lab automation, lead validation planning and characterization, and collaborate with silicon design teams. The role also provides input on FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements and supports the Applications Team with customer issues.

Requirements

Experience bench testing and characterizing high-speed and/or memory I/O devices; exposure to DDRx characterization is preferred.
Proficiency with validation hardware and board design fundamentals.
Skill using high-speed lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, and signal generators.
Hands-on lab experience and software development for lab automation, especially Python.
Ability to work collaboratively with lab engineers and circuit designers.
B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
20+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of ATE and/or system testing.
Experience in high-speed digital designs, board designs, PCB layouts, and signal integrity concepts.
Working knowledge of test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting, and debugging.
Experience with logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.

Responsibilities

Perform lab bring-up and validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products.
Develop test methodologies to validate silicon designs against specifications.
Develop scripts to automate lab equipment and analyze lab data.
Lead validation tasks, including bench planning, preparation, characterization execution, and methodology improvements.
Work with silicon design teams to develop experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis.
Provide input on FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements.
Support the Applications Team in understanding and resolving customer issues.