Validation Engineer

Net2Source (N2S); Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) is seeking a Systems Test Validation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Markham, Ontario. This role involves developing methodologies, executing test plans, and debugging failures to improve post-silicon test content.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with various internal departments, ensuring quality standards are met while addressing silicon platform issues. This position requires strong programming skills and effective communication across multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Expertise with pre-silicon environments (Verification, Emulation, Bring-Up).
• Two years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate hardware products designed in house.
• Analyze failures found in testing and support design teams.
• Participate in issuing internal/external releasable test reports.

Skills

Debugging skills

Programming in C/C++

Scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Pre-silicon environments expertise

Effective communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Analyzer

Margin test tools

Functional test tools

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Systems Test Validation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the development of methodologies, the execution of system integration plans, and debugging of failures. As a key contributor you will collaborate with Architecture, Design, and Pre-silicon integration teams to improve post-silicon test content and provide feedback for future debug and test features. You will use and apply emulation and platform level tools and techniques to ensure zero quality escapes.

THE PERSON:

As a Systems Test Validation Engineer, you will deliver our next generation of system tests for our products. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertise will be necessary to find and resolve silicon platform issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify and validate hardware products designed and developed in house at client using the standard qualification process developed within the electrical and functional I/O interface compliance group and participate in creating/improving all phases of test procedures and methodologies.
• Participate in defining/improving/executing test plans/procedures.
• Analyze the failures found in testing and support the internal design team to find the root cause of the issues.
• Characterize and validate various I/O interface on functional and electrical compliance using high speed capturing equipment.
• Communicate with various internal departments to resolve anomalies
• Participate in issuing internal/external releasable test reports.
• Perform the Software and Hardware level test using external and internal client test tools, including oscilloscope, analyzer, margin test tools, functional test, etc.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise with pre-silicon environments (Verification, Emulation, Bring-Up)
• Debugging skills at SoC (System on a Chip) and System level
• Experience with Computer Architecture concepts and silicon features
• Ability to program in C, C++, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)
• Computer enthusiasts and excellent knowledge of current leading PC (Personal Computer) technology
• Effective communication skills including influencing and working across large multi-functional HW, SW, architecture teams
• Two years, experience in the semiconductor industry
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and effectively to meet time requirements

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering