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Senior HSIO/DDR Bench Test Engineer

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Qualcomm is looking for a Senior HSIO/DDR Bench Test Engineer in Tijuana, Mexico, to develop test solutions for integrated SOCs. This role involves defining and executing test methodologies, characterization of High Speed SERDES Interfaces and LP-DDR components, and assisting with hardware design and debug for power and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the development of Test methodologies and characterization of High Speed SERDES Interfaces (PCIe, USB3, UFS, DP, MIPI, PLLs) and LP-DDR & PC-DDR Subsystem components.
  • Develop and execute characterization plans for High Speed Interfaces to optimize design parameters and validate electrical compliance.
  • Drive corresponding first silicon bring up & debug to qualify designs fabricated at external foundries.
  • Perform technical data analysis of parametric performance over various operating conditions and configurations.
  • Assist in HW design and debug power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) issues related to package and board design.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams such as IC Design and Systems Engineering for chip/circuit bring up and debug.
  • Work with Customer Engineering and Hardware Applications teams to resolve customer issues/RMA debug in a time critical environment.
  • Conduct specialized analyses (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, teardown analyses).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
  • English fluent (>95% verbal and written).
  • Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in related areas.
  • Able to work independently and with good initiative to overcome technical challenges.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Able to organize effectively and document work thoroughly while working with local and remote team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field is preferred.
  • Work Experience: 3+ years preferred.
  • Good understanding of VLSI technologies, CMOS analog and digital integrated circuits, mixed-signal and semiconductor physics.
  • Knowledge of High Speed test and characterization including eye diagram characteristics, differential signals, jitter analysis, signal integrity etc is preferred.
  • Familiarity with SERDES Characterization/Validation and Transmitter, Receiver design blocks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with DDR 2/3/4/5, LPDDR 2/3/4/5 protocol, timing diagrams and device specifications is a plus.
  • Hands on experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, TDRs/VNAs, J-BERT etc is preferred.
  • Experience with Python/C# for test automation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Board Design concepts(Schematic reviews, Layout best practices etc) is a plus.
  • Good ASIC device level characterization skills. System level knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong problem solving & debugging skills.
  • Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills with proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
  • Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
#Hardware Engineering#Bench Test#SOC#High Speed Interfaces#PCIe#USB3#UFS#DP#MIPI#PLLs#LP-DDR#PC-DDR#Subsystem Components#DRAM#DRAM Controller#Mixed Signal PHY IP#IOs#Clocking Architecture#Delay Circuits#Power Distribution Network#Characterization Plans#Electrical Compliance#First Silicon Bring Up#Debug#Parametric Performance#Power Integrity#Signal Integrity#ASIC#System on Chip
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

6 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Tijuana, Mexico

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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