Sr. High-Speed Design Validation Engineer
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading‑edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world — come join our team and see how you can make a difference.
Job Description
MPS is seeking a Validation Test Engineer. This role is responsible for the development and execution of validation plans and test cases for DDR phys. You will work closely with customers, sales channels, field teams, internal product line teams, and marketing teams.
Essential Functions
* Develop plans to validate DDR phy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
* Validate DDR memory physical interface functionality, compatibility, and performance.
* Develop automated solutions to enhance phy testing and debug.
* Design and execute innovative tests to stress the components to their limits.
* Identify component issues and collaborate with the design team to identify the root cause.
* Provide technical support to customers and field application engineers.
Qualifications
* BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
* 2+ years of relevant work experience.
* Experience with testing DDR or serial I/O (Tx jitter, Rx equalizer).
* Lab skills: high‑speed oscilloscopes, BERT, logic analyzers, probing techniques.
* Understanding of signal integrity concepts such as differential impedance, jitter, insertion loss, return loss.
* Experience with schematic and PCB physical design tools to interpret schematics and layout, and locate physical probe points.
* Scripting experience in any programming language (C++, Python, PERL, MATLAB) to develop automation scripts is a plus.
* Experience in Analog IP Characterization (SerDes, PLL, DDR) is desirable.
* Experience driving initiatives that improved process, procedures, and result quality of high‑speed IO validation at product level.
* Effective priority management skills across multiple tasks.
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15‑20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales‑incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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