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Microchip ยท 3 months ago

Principal Engineer - Test (Development)

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer - Test to join their team in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will define and implement embedded firmware and integrated circuit test solutions for next-generation FPGA SOC products, collaborating with design teams and developing custom test generation software.

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Responsibilities

Define and implement embedded firmware and integrated circuit test solutions for next generation FPGA SOC products
Work with senior team members and Design teams to define custom test firmware, Design-For-Test (DFT) features, Built-In-Self-Test (BIST), structural and functional test methods and pre-silicon test validation
Develop custom test generation software, embedded firmware and ATE test hardware to ensure fast silicon bring-up cycle time, test coverage and product cost goals
Debug and bring up new test programs and hardware on first silicon and stabilize initial manufacturing test
Release and transfer new product test programs and hardware to Operations

Qualification

C/C++ programmingCMOS circuit knowledgeVerilog designVLSI test methodsATE operation

Required

BSEE / BSCE with 10 years of experience or MSEE / MSCE with 7.5 to 9 years of experience
In depth knowledge of programming in C/C++, JAVA, or similar language
In depth knowledge of CMOS digital or analog circuit operation and characteristics
In depth knowledge of Verilog, logic design and simulation
Capable of operating ATE and basic bench equipment, DVM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc

Preferred

Knowledge of VLSI test methods such as Built In Self Test, Memory March patterns, ATPG, Stuck-At Fault modeling is a plus

Benefits

Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature

Company

Microchip

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H1B Sponsorship

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Current Stage
Late Stage
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2014-02-10Acquired
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