ASIC Mix-Signal Test Development Engineer (Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; USD 100,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Test Development Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge test solutions for ASICs. This role blends hardware and software expertise, requiring proficiency in programming languages like C and SystemVerilog, along with a solid understanding of analog and digital circuits. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reliable test cases, debug issues, and enhance test automation frameworks. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes personal growth and well-being while making a meaningful impact in the tech industry. If you're passionate about problem-solving and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong blend of hardware and software skills for test program development.
• Experience with analog and digital circuits, particularly DACs and ADCs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement production test solutions for ASICs.
• Collaborate with design teams to create verification plans and test cases.
• Debug and troubleshoot test failures to optimize solutions.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

SystemVerilog

Analog Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Debugging Skills

Automation Scripting

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

GIT

ATE Test Platforms

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

As a Test Development Engineer at Ciena, your primary responsibility will be to design and implement production test solutions to be used by an ATE tester engineer. You will play a role in developing our analog and support digital circuits for our Wavelogic product line. Your tasks will include developing and maintaining the digital test environment infrastructure, utilizing a combination of C and SystemVerilog code, and collaborating with chip prime, test development architect, and external test house.

This position requires a strong blend of hardware and software skills to create high-quality test programs for cutting-edge ASICs. Your ability to write code and build test cases, innovate, automate tests for integrated circuits (ICs), and troubleshoot issues will be essential in the production of our Wavelogic ASICs.

If you thrive in a competent team environment, enjoy problem-solving, and possess a solid understanding of analog block such as DACs, ADCs, and PLLs, along with proficiency in C++ and Verilog programming, then this position is an ideal fit for you. Join us at Ciena and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art test solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with analog designers, digital designers, and analog DFT advisors to create a verification plan.
• Developing reliable test cases, scripts, and programs for package and wafer testing based on analog specifications.
• Debugging and troubleshooting test failures to identify root causes.
• Optimizing test solutions to improve yield and reduce test time.
• Assisting the test house in validating imported test cases on the ATE.
• Working with digital and analog design primes, digital verification primes, and senior DFT advisor to validate on-die test infrastructure and develop test cases.
• Building and automating workflows through scripting for increased productivity.
• Contributing to production test yield optimization.
• Participating in test data analysis to ensure accurate and repeatable test coverage.
• Developing test automation frameworks and scripts for efficiency.
• Participating in design reviews and providing testability feedback.
• Staying updated with emerging testing technologies and methodologies.
• Assisting in the development and release of ATE test programs for mass production.
• Coordinating and delivering concise status reports at various stages of development.

The Must haves:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering coupled with experience in the use of System Verilog, UVM, SVA, C/C++ and simulators from major vendors.
• Knowledge of digital and analog DAC/ADC/PLL test techniques.
• Practical experience developing scripts to automate tasks.
• Knowledge of high-speed and mixed-signal ASICs.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask among multiple projects.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Integrated Circuit testing on ATE platforms such as the Advantest V93000.
• Using Jira for bug tracking and GIT for source code management and revision tracking.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Make, bash, object-oriented programming, C, C++.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $100,900 - $161,100.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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