Field Service Engineer - Emulation & Prototyping

Synopsys, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. seeks a Hardware Field Validation Engineer to deploy and support emulation hardware at customer sites globally. You will install, configure, and validate hardware, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve reliability.

You must be travel-ready (up to 70%), comfortable in lab/data center environments, and able to communicate clearly during outages. A strong EE/CE foundation and hands-on validation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with hardware installation, integration, or validation in lab/manufacturing/field.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, firmware and system-level issues using diagnostic tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally, extended onsite engagements.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and validate Synopsys emulation and prototyping hardware at customer sites and labs.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, networking, and integration issues; perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Hardware Eng, Manufacturing, and R&D to surface issues and drive design improvements.
• Develop validation procedures to confirm hardware quality and readiness for production handoff.
• Document outcomes, failure modes, corrective actions, and deployment metrics for knowledge transfer.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 70% to support installations and escalations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field engineering

Hardware installation

Networking

Diagnostic tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

FPGA-based verification

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. seeks a Hardware Field Validation Engineer to deploy and support emulation hardware at customer sites globally. You will install, configure, and validate hardware, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve reliability.

You must be travel-ready (up to 70%), comfortable in lab/data center environments, and able to communicate clearly during outages. A strong EE/CE foundation and hands-on validation are essential.