Silicon Lab Engineer
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to lead the VLSI development and design of the system by defining the various functionalities architecture layout and implementation for a client
Do
1. Lead end to end VLSI components & hardware systems
a. Design analyze develop modify and evaluate the VLSI components and hardware systems
b. Determine architecture and logic design verification through software developed for component and system simulation
c. Analyze designs to establish operating data conducts experimental tests and evaluates results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions
d. Conduct system evaluations and make appropriate recommendations to modify designs or repair equipment as needed
e. Allocates modules for testing and verification and reviews data and project documentation
f. Provides guidance on technical escalations and review regression testing data
g. Prepares documentation containing information such as test case and product scripts for IP and publishes it to the client for feedback and review
h. Ensures all project documentation is complete and uploaded as per technical specifications required by the client
2. Provide customer support & governance of VLSI components & hardware systems
a. Identify and recommend system improvements to improve technical performance
b. Inspect VLSI components & hardware systems to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards
c. Be the first point of contact to provide technical support to client and help debug specific difficult in-service engineering problems
d. Evaluate operational systems prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications based on factors such as environment service cost and system capabilities
3. Team Management
a. Resourcing
i. Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs
ii. Hire adequate and right resources for the team
iii. Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions
b. Talent Management
i. Ensure 100% compliance to WiproÃÂÃÂÃÂs standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
ii. Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization
iii. Promote diversity in leadership positions
c. Performance Management
i. Set goals for direct reportees conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals and give constructive feedback to direct reports.
ii. Incase of performance issues take necessary action with zero tolerance for ÃÂÃÂÃÂwillÃÂÃÂÃÂ based performance issues
iii. Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below
d. Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
i. Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
ii. Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team
iii. Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team
iv. Exercise employee recognition and appreciation
Deliver
| No. | Performance Parameter | Measure |
| 1. | Verification | Timeliness Quality and coverage of verification Compliance to UVM standards Customer responsiveness |
| 2. | Project documentation and MIS | 100% on time MIS & report generation Complete Project documentation (including scripts and test cases) |
| 3. | Team | % trained on new skills Team attrition % Employee satisfaction score (ESAT) |
Looking for Silicon lab engineer with SiVal power and perf measurements / characterization engineer with lab experience
Job responsibilities
Own and drive Google CPU silicon activities in the Austin laboratory facility including daily lab management equipment oversight and upgrades.
Perform test chip validation and silicon power measurements while conducting in-depth performance and power analysis.
Develop test patterns for power analysis yield analysis functionality testing and speed testing.
Develop data science based methods to profile workloads for performance and power analysis and optimization.
Perform Teardown devices (e.g. IFixit) soldering scope wiring BGA extraction reworks
Minimum qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience working in an electrical silicon lab using oscilloscopes JTAG and power analyzers
Experience with Python-based automation and scripting (e.g. data analysis) Android and iOS
Preferred qualifications
Masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science with an emphasis on computer architecture.
Experience with iOS or Android system kernels.
Experience with device calibration and trimming procedures.
Experience with printed circuit board (PCB)-level mixed-signal validation or debugging on IPs (e.g. temperature sensors current sensors droop detectors ADC or Class-D amplifiers).
Experience with PLLs ADC current sensors or ring oscillators.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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