Engineer II - Analog Validation

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Nantes; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Nantes, France, seeks an Analog Validation Engineer II to support validation and characterization of analog blocks in new microcontrollers.

You will develop test infrastructure and collaborate with teams across multiple sites to extract datasheet specifications and improve validation processes. The role involves embedded software aspects, automatic test bench development, and close interaction with analog design and product engineering teams to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• MSEE/MSCE from an accredited engineering school.
• 2–3 years of related work experience.
• Good knowledge of analog electronics and measurement methods.
• English fluency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Define validation plans for analog blocks (ADC, DAC, PLL, OPAMP, etc.).
• Characterize analog blocks to extract electrical datasheet specifications.
• Develop automatic test benches using LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Collaborate with global teams (Nantes, Chandler, Bangalore) for validation.
• Debug issues with design teams and analyze measurement results.

Skills

Analog electronics

Measurement methods

Oscilloscope

Arbitrary waveform generator

Power supply

Debug

English fluency

Embedded software familiarity

Education

MSEE/MSCE from an accredited engineering school

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

JIRA

GIT

Confluence

Excel

JMP

Job description

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Job Description:

We are seeking an analog validation Engineer II for Microchip’s MCU division to support analog validation and characterization of new microcontrollers. You will be part of the Microcontroller Validation team, based in Nantes (France) As an analog characterization engineer, you will be involved in the characterization of the analog blocks embedded in our new microcontrollers to extract the electrical performances useful for the specification of the product datasheet. You will also contribute to the development of our analog/parametric test infrastructure. You will work with team members located in Nantes (France), Chandler (Arizona), Bangalore (India) and other company team members around the world.

What is attractive about this opportunity?

• Participate in the development of new microcontrollers.
• Strong collaboration (worldwide) with the analog design and integration, application, and product engineering teams
• Definition of the validation plans for analog blocks to be characterized (ADC, DAC, PLL, OPAMP etc...)
• Specify schematic for characterization hardware
• Embedded software Development on new microcontrollers
• Automatic test bench development (NI Labview and TestStand)
• Debug new products with design teams to identify root cause issues
• Analysis of measurement results, correlations with design simulations and writing of characterization reports for each IP
• Electrical performance specification of the analog blocks for the product datasheet
• Contribute to the overall improvement of methods, quality, and optimization of the validation processes (flow, tools, test infrastructure).

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• MSEE/MSCE from an accredited engineering school
• New graduate to 2–3 years of related work experience.
• Good knowledge of analog electronics.
• Some knowledge on Analog IPs such as ADC, DAC, PLL, analog comparator, crystal oscillator, Opamp etc...
• Experience on measurement methods and use of equipment such as oscilloscope, arbitrary waveform generator, multimeter,current and voltage source, etc...
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (Debug)
• Rigorous, organized, autonomous, motivated, and passionate
• English (fluent Write/Read/Listening)

Desired Qualifications:

• Microcontrollers: digital/analog functions and embedded software development (C-based)
• Automated test bench development: knowledge in Labview, Teststand, Python languages
• Collaborative development tools: JIRA, GIT, Confluence
• Data analysis tools like Excel, JMP …
• Interest in working in an international environment (Europe, Asia, USA)

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