Senior Application Engineer

EnSilica Plc; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical healthcare

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Life assurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Share option scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

EnSilica Plc based at Milton Park (Abingdon) is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal test engineer to join our silicon evaluation team. You will conduct bench-level testing, characterization and evaluation of ASICs for automotive/industrial applications, ensuring products meet specifications and are ready for volume production.

You will work closely with silicon design and production teams, developing testing hardware/software, transferring bench tests to mass production and writing

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electronic engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of professional industry experience in a similar role.
• Experience in analogue/mixed-signal silicon testing and characterisation (planning from design specification/datasheet; bench level testing including manual and automated tests; compiling measurement and compliance reports).
• Experience of silicon handover for production.
• Knowledge of analog or mixed-signal test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, ARBs, Logic Analysers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Programming skills ideally one or more of: Bench level automated test programming (Python, LabVIEW).
• Problem solving and debug skills.
• Practical electronics laboratory skills: prototyping, soldering etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills; Windows, MS Office, Linux.
• Experience with microcontrollers (Arduino, Nucleo, Raspberry Pi) is beneficial.
• Experience in software GUI development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Working with silicon design engineers and other team members to plan and execute detailed bench level silicon test, characterisation and evaluation.
• Develop testing hardware / software and tools for IC validation.
• Apply analysis and statistical skill to process and interpret test data. Generating document/presentation/report.
• Work with product and production engineering in silicon operations to ensure smooth transfer of bench automated tests to mass production test.
• Work on silicon product applications work as required by the relevant business unit.
• Interface with Project Managers, Account Managers and engage in customer facing activities, including writing application notes and customer support documents.
• Contribute to the smooth running of an electronics laboratory through planning and collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

Analog testing

Mixed-signal

Test automation

Python

LabVIEW

Prototyping

Communication

Data management

Electronics

Windows/Linux

Education

Engineering degree in electronic engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

DMMs

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

ARBs

Arduino / Raspberry Pi

Job description

This role is based at our Milton Park (Abingdon) office, expectation is 4 days per week in the office/lab.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

As part of our ongoing expansion, EnSilica are looking to strengthen our Analogue, Mixed-Signal and SoC silicon evaluation and applications capability. We are looking for bright candidates who have an enthusiasm and aptitude for working in this vital part of our business.

Working attached to our Oxford office, you will be self-motivated, and be engaged in hands‑on work involving testing, characterization and evaluation of ASIC. Our products are multi-disciplinary and can encompass analogue mixed‑signal or SoC silicon products in industrial and automotive applications.

The role is key in getting silicon products qualified and to the necessary standard to meet specification and be fit for volume production.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working with silicon design engineers and other team members to plan and execute detailed bench level silicon test, characterisation and evaluation.
• Develop testing hardware / software and tools for IC validation.
• Apply analysis and statistical skill to process and interpret test data. Generating document/presentation/report.
• Work with product and production engineering in silicon operations to ensure smooth transfer of bench automated tests to mass production test.
• Work on silicon product applications work as required by the relevant business unit.
• Interface with Project Managers, Account Managers and engage in customer facing activities, including writing application notes and customer support documents.
• Contribute to the smooth running of an electronics laboratory through planning and collaboration with colleagues.

Your Key Skills and Experience

• Engineering degree in electronic engineering or equivalent qualification.
• >5 years professional industry experience in a similar role.
• Experience in analogue/mixed-signal silicon testing and characterisation
  • Planning from design specification/datasheet
  • Bench level testing including manual and automated tests design and programming
  • Compiling measurement and compliance reports.
• Experience of silicon handover for production.
• Knowledge of analog or mixed‑signal electronic test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, ARBs, Logic Analysers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers etc. ).
• Accurate, detailed and organised data entry and management.
• Programming skills ideally one or more of
  • Bench level automated test programming (Python, Labview).
• Problem solving and debug skills.
• Practical electronics laboratory skills: prototyping, soldering etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills; Windows, MS Office, Linux.
• Experience with microcontrollers (i.e. Arduino, Nucleo, Raspberry Pi etc) is beneficial.
• Experience in software GUI development is beneficial.

Personal Skills

• You think holistically, are creative, and have a quick grasp, which enables you to maintain an overview in complex situations and make well-founded decisions.
• You are a problem-solver and can work independently and with drive to achieve results.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, which enable you to interface easily and effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders in an international environment.
• A team player, ideally with experience collaborating within the international, cross‑functional environments.
• Adaptable and wiling to embrace change.
• Happy to take ownership of issues and provide suitable solutions.
• You are results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and high‑quality outcomes in all areas of work.
• Can demonstrate perseverance and tenacity in identifying, investigating, and resolving complex issues.
• Highly organised and efficient, with a proven ability to prioritise workloads and consistently meet deadlines.

What can you expect from us?

• Private Medical healthcare
• salary sacrifice pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• 26 days annual leave
• life assurance
• discretionary annual bonus
• share option scheme
• hybrid and flexible working

Position Specifics

This role is hybrid, our guideline is for 3 days in the office.

Some occasional travel may be required to another EnSilica office.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the country they are applying for.