Analog Designer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Markham, ON is seeking an electrical engineer to characterize mixed-signal IPs and automate lab tests in a state-of-the-art facility. You’ll collaborate with a team of engineers to validate IPs like PLL, DDR5, and MIPI while developing test plans and delivering clear results.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical/computer engineering, strong analog/RF knowledge, and hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum/ network analyzers, and Python tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical / computer engineering with analog/RF knowledge.
• Experience with lab equipment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of device specifications and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and validate mixed-signal IP circuits for leading-edge Si technologies.
• Automate laboratory tests through software development.
• Develop characterization test plans for IPs to be characterized.
• Execute characterization, collect and analyze data, and prepare final report.
• Publish regular updates to design engineers and collaborate on DFT.
• Work closely with design teams on characterization techniques.

Skills

Python

Electrical fundamentals

Semiconductor basics

PC architecture

Board design

DFT

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical / computer engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function Generator

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

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THE ROLE:

AMD designs leading edge and state of the art analog interfaces. Our team designs the tools and infrastructure needed to validate and characterize these analog interfaces. You will work with a talented team of highly skilled electrical and computer engineers in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

THE PERSON:

A qualified candidate must have excellent knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals and possess experience with electrical laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, etc. The candidate must also demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Characterize and validate mixed-signal IP circuits for various leading edge Si technologies. IPs include PLL, DP, DDR5, MIPI, and others
• Automate laboratory tests through computer control/software development
• Develop characterization test plans for IPs to be characterized
• Execute characterization, collect & analyze data, and prepare final report
• Prepare execution schedule and publish regular updates to design engineers
• Work closely with design teams on DFT (Design-For-Test) and characterization techniques
• Continually innovate more efficient test techniques to save on cost and time

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with using test equipment such as Scopes, Function Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
• SW development skills preferably in Python
• Good understanding of semiconductor device specification and parameters
• Familiarity with PC architecture
• Familiarity with board level design and manufacturing

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical / computer engineering + strong knowledge of analog circuits, RF, and signal integrity principles

LOCATION:

• Markham, ON

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