Product Validation Engineer

Altera; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera's Bayan Lepas team in Penang is seeking a post-silicon validation engineer to bridge pre-silicon models with real silicon performance. You will develop validation pattern sets, execute static and dynamic power measurements, and perform timing characterization across advanced Multi-Chip Package FPGAs, driving accuracy and yield.

This role requires close collaboration with global chip designers, software model engineers, and test teams to analyze data, validate models, and contribute to

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field with 3 to 6 years of hands-on industry experience in post-silicon validation, test engineering, or hardware characterization.
• Experience in static/dynamic power measurement, timing characterization, and power domain analysis for complex ICs or FPGAs.
• Hands-on experience with ATE tester platforms and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl) for automated test execution and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of digital logic design, advanced packaging (MCP), and programmable logic architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience using statistical methods to evaluate silicon data trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute post-silicon validation plans for power consumption and timing on FPGA architectures.
• Create, optimize, and debug MCP-focused validation pattern sets for core logic.
• Drive tests on varied ATE platforms and bench setups for volume characterization.
• Correlate silicon performance with pre-silicon models through data analysis.
• Perform deep-dive data analysis to support product speed and yield strategies.
• Collaborate with global chip designers and test teams to resolve silicon issues.

Skills

Power & Timing Validation

Pattern & Test Development

ATE Platform Characterization

Python/Perl/Tcl Scripting

FPGA & Digital Logic

Statistical Data Analysis

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

ATE Testers

MCP Packaging Knowledge

Bench Test Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Description

Join Altera's post-silicon validation team in Bayan Lepas, driving the validation of timing and static/dynamic power models for our advanced Multi-Chip Package (MCP) FPGAs. In this role, you will bridge the gap between pre-silicon models and real-world silicon performance. You will develop validation pattern sets, execute complex power and timing characterization on ATE platforms, and directly contribute to optimizing silicon yield and speed binning strategies.

What You Will Do

• Power & Timing Validation Execution: Develop and execute post-silicon validation plans to measure and analyze static/dynamic power consumption, power domains, and complex timing parameters across advanced FPGA architectures.


• Validation Pattern & Test Development: Create, optimize, and debug FPGA validation pattern sets tailored for multi-chip packages (MCP) and core logic circuits.


• ATE & Platform Characterization: Drive test plans on various ATE tester platforms and bench setups to enable robust volume characterization and silicon bring-up.


• Simulation-to-Silicon Correlation: Analyze empirical silicon performance data to validate and correlate pre-silicon simulation and power/timing models against physical hardware results.


• Data Analysis & Binning Support: Conduct deep-dive statistical data analysis to identify performance trends, supporting product speed and power binning strategies to maximize efficiency and yield.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global chip designers, software model engineers, and test teams to debug silicon anomalies, analyze material composition impacts, and drive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BS or MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field with 3 to 6 years of hands-on industry experience in post-silicon validation, test engineering, or hardware characterization.


• Power & Performance Foundation: Practical experience in static/dynamic power measurement, timing characterization, and power domain analysis for complex ICs or FPGAs.


• Tester & Automation Skills: Hands-on experience with ATE tester platforms and proficiency in scripting languages (such as Python, Perl, or Tcl) for automated test execution and data analysis.


• FPGA & Digital Logic Knowledge: Solid understanding of digital logic design, advanced packaging (MCP), and programmable logic architectures.


• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with experience using statistical methods or data analysis tools to evaluate silicon data trends and drive product quality goals.

Job Type: Regular

Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.