Validation Engineer

Renesas Electronics•Duluth, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Renesas is seeking an entry-level Graduate Validation Engineer in John's Creek, Georgia. The role is 100% onsite and focuses on validating new silicon products, including DDR, Multiplexer Combined Ranks DIMM, Memory Controllers, and other integrated circuits. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and develop validation strategies, use laboratory instruments for electrical characterization and performance benchmarking, and help debug silicon issues. The position also contributes to automated test frameworks and validation scripts, and documents procedures, results, and findings in engineering reports. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solutions provider with a global team of more than 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in over 30 countries. Its work spans Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT technologies. The company describes its culture as Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial, and states that it offers a competitive benefits package, with details provided during the hiring process.

Requirements

Recent Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, semiconductor devices, and computer architecture principles.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment and measurement techniques for silicon validation, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, BERT, and AWGs.
Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or scripting languages for test automation and data analysis.
Hands-on experience with Python test automation equipment such as programmable power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in silicon validation.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in developing and executing validation plans and conducting validations for new silicon products, including DDR, Multiplexer Combined Ranks DIMM, Memory Controllers, and other integrated circuits.
Work with Design, Test, and Marketing teams to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive validation strategies.
Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERT, AWG, and other test instruments for electrical characterization and performance benchmarking.
Document test procedures, results, and findings in detailed engineering reports.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation methodologies.
Debug and troubleshoot silicon issues, working with Design and Test Engineers to implement solutions.
Contribute to developing and enhancing automated test frameworks and validation scripts to streamline validation and improve efficiency.