Renesas Electronics America

Validation Engineer

Renesas Electronics America$95K — $115K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
  • 1+ years of hands-on lab experience in high-speed Analog and Mixed-signal devices
  • Solid understanding of signaling levels and signal integrity tradeoffs
  • Familiarity with high-speed interface testing equipment such as BERT and oscilloscopes
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python for automation
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Knowledge of memory interface architectures and protocols, particularly DDR5

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial silicon bring-up and debugging
  • Validate high-speed Rx and Tx paths, PLLs including jitter analysis
  • Develop, execute, and automate post-silicon validation test plans
  • Collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to optimize performance
  • Generate clear, structured reports on validation efforts
  • Develop test methodologies to ensure reproducible and accurate results
  • Support board-level debugging and signal integrity analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position requires an Engineer with a background in post silicon validation and characterization. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and validation, and collaborating cross-functionally with design, system, and product engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Perform initial silicon bring-up and debugging
  • Validate high speed Rx and Tx paths, PLLs including jitter analysis, eye diagram using High Bandwidth Oscilloscopes, BERT and DDR5 Application Software
  • Develop, execute, and automate post-silicon validation and characterization test plans of critical electrical and timing parameters for high-speed memory buffer devices.
  • Collaborate closely with designers and cross-functional partners to debug and optimize performance
  • Generate clear, consistent, and well-structured report
  • Develop test methodologies, procedures, and assumptions to ensure results are reproducible, and accurate across validation efforts.
  • Support board-level debugging, signal integrity analysis


Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of hands-on lab experience in high-speed Analog and Mixed-signal devices.
  • Understanding of signaling levels, termination architectures, and signal integrity tradeoffs in systems.
  • Understanding of using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT, High BW Oscilloscope, Signal generators and Compliance S/W, etc.).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) for test automation and analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Understanding memory interface architecture, interface protocols, standards and operation, preferably with DDR5.


Additional Information

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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About Renesas Electronics America

Renesas Electronics America is a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices, with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications.
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