Silicon Validation Engineer

Stathera, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Stock options

Health and wellness allowance

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Stathera, Inc. is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to join our R&D team in Vancouver.

You will perform electrical testing of early-stage silicon and maintain it through release, coordinating with ASIC and MEMS design teams to plan experiments and develop low-noise, high-performance analog and digital circuits. Reporting to the VP of Systems Engineering, this role involves cross-functional collaboration and ~40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong analog and digital electronics testing background.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, VNAs, PNAs and SMUs.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and programming.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Test analog and mixed-signal ASICs and MEMS systems at wafer level.
• Create and execute validation/characterization plans.
• Design schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Assist in the development of embedded systems and firmware.
• Work with test houses to set up final test infrastructure and deploy production test programs.
• Analyze data and generate comprehensive reports.

Skills

Analog testing

Digital testing

Oscilloscopes

VNA/PNA/SMU

Python

C++

MATLAB

Embedded systems

Data analysis

Altium familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Stathera is a fabless semiconductor company focused on providing cutting-edge MEMS-based timing solutions. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Boston, our team is re-architecting the traditional quartz-based timing industry with the introduction of state-of-the-art DualMode™ frequency technology. This breakthrough innovation is redefining what is possible in timing applications and synchronization and has the potential to transform the entire $10.4 Billion electronics timing industry. Backed by strategic investors including MediaTek, Seiko Epson, TXC, BDC Capital, and Celesta Capital, Stathera is poised to lead the next generation of precision timing.

Introduction to role

We are looking for a Silicon Validation Engineer to join our R&D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical testing of early-stage silicon and its ongoing maintenance until product release. You will work closely with the ASIC and MEMS design teams to plan experiments and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of low-noise, high-performance analog and digital circuits. This role involves working on diverse projects, where you will develop electronic circuits using both hardware and software. You will also provide support to testing, applications, and reliability engineers within a cross-functional team

This role reports directly to the VP of Systems Engineering, with an expected total of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities and duties

• Perform testing of analog and mixed-signal ASICs and ASIC + MEMS systems at the wafer level and after packaging;
• Create and execute validation/characterization plans for final products, ensuring project timelines are met;
• Design schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer;
• Assist in the development of embedded systems and firmware;
• Work closely with test houses to set up final test infrastructure and deploy production test programs;
• Analyze and process data to generate comprehensive reports.

Required skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, or a related field;
• Strong background in analyzing and testing analog and digital electronics;
• Experience using and automating measurement equipment such as Oscilloscopes, VNAs, PNAs, and SMUs;
• Experienced in using Altium Designer;
• Knowledge of embedded systems and programming;
• Proficiency in computer programming (Python, C++, or MATLAB are preferred);
• Experience with data analysis;
• Detail-oriented with proven problem-solving skills;

Desired skills

• Background in high frequency analog and mixed-signal electronics and measurement systems would be an asset;
• Having an experience in micro-electro-mechanical-systems;
• Having extensive experience with high volume semiconductor testers and handlers;
• Works well under pressure and has great time management skills;
• Being a team player and collaborates well with others.

Benefits

At Stathera, we value the well-being and success of our exceptional employees. That's why we proudly offer a comprehensive Group Benefits Plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, which is accompanied by an annual Health and Wellness Allowance.

In line with our commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, we provide the opportunity to our employees to share in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation plans, we also understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To support this, we provide employees with annual personal days in addition to their accrued vacation days, empowering our employees to effectively manage personal commitments while maintaining their professional pursuits.

Stathera is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… We are committed to creating a work environment based on mutual respect, hard work and inclusion without bias or discrimination. Our team is made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and each member is valued for what they know and what they can contribute. As a collective we are continuously learning and encourage each other to push our boundaries and make mistakes we can all learn from. Those who do so will get an opportunity to grow with us and share in our success.