Jr. Bench AMS Validation Engineer

Tessolve; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tessolve is seeking a Junior Bench AMS Validation Engineer to join our San Diego lab bench team. You will help bring up, characterize and validate AMS ICs, and work with design, test and product teams to move silicon toward production.

You’ll validate AMS silicon on the bench, build test setups and measure device performance across PVT. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on lab experience in analog, power and mixed‑signal validation.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field)
• 0-3 years of bench validation, lab characterization or analog circuit testing (internships and academic projects count)
• Strong fundamentals in analog circuits: op-amps, regulators, references, data converters, filters
• Hands-on experience with standard lab instruments
• Basic scripting skills (Python preferred) and an interest in automation
• Strong debugging, analytical and communication skills
• Nice to have: exposure to ATE, PMICs, SerDes or PLLs, schematic/PCB reading, or instrument control with SCPI/GPIB

Responsibilities

• Perform bench bring-up and characterization of AMS ICs (e.g., power management, ADC/DAC, PLL, amplifiers, interfaces)
• Set up and debug lab test boards, probe stations and instruments
• Measure and verify key parameters across process, voltage and temperature (PVT) conditions
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, source‑measure units, function generators and spectrum analyzers
• Write and run automated test scripts (Python, LabVIEW or similar) to speed up data collection
• Analyze data, spot anomalies and help root‑cause silicon or board issues
• Prepare test plans, characterization reports and summaries for design teams
• Work with design, test and applications teams, and follow lab safety and documentation practices

Skills

Bench validation

Analog circuit testing

Python scripting

LabVIEW

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Tessolve is looking for a Junior Bench AMS (Analog Mixed-Signal) Validation Engineer to join our silicon validation team in San Diego. You’ll help bring up, characterize and validate analog and mixed-signal ICs on the lab bench, and work with design, test and product teams to get silicon to production.

About the Role

In this role you will validate AMS silicon on the bench, building and running test setups to measure device performance against specifications. It’s a strong entry point for an engineer who wants hands‑on lab experience in analog, power and mixed‑signal validation.

What You’ll Do

• Perform bench bring‑up and characterization of AMS ICs (e.g., power management, ADC/DAC, PLL, amplifiers, interfaces)
• Set up and debug lab test boards, probe stations and instruments
• Measure and verify key parameters across process, voltage and temperature (PVT) conditions
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, source‑measure units, function generators and spectrum analyzers
• Write and run automated test scripts (Python, LabVIEW or similar) to speed up data collection
• Analyze data, spot anomalies and help root‑cause silicon or board issues
• Prepare test plans, characterization reports and summaries for design teams
• Work with design, test and applications teams, and follow lab safety and documentation practices

What You Bring

• BS/MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or a related field)
• 0-3 years of experience in bench validation, lab characterization or analog circuit testing (internships and academic projects count)
• Solid fundamentals in analog circuits: op‑amps, regulators, references, data converters, filters
• Hands‑on experience with standard lab instruments
• Basic scripting skills (Python preferred) and an interest in automation
• Strong debugging, analytical and communication skills
• Nice to have: exposure to ATE , PMICs, SerDes or PLLs, schematic/PCB reading, or instrument control with SCPI/GPIB

What We Offer

• Hands‑on exposure to real silicon and leading‑edge semiconductor projects
• Mentorship and a clear growth path in validation and test engineering
• Learning and upskilling opportunities
• A collaborative, engineering‑driven culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits

About us:

Tessolve Semiconductors, a venture of Hero Electronix, is a Design and Test Engineering Service Company providing End to End Solutions from Product Engineering, Software, Hardware, Wireless, Automotive and Embedded Solutions. Tessolve offers a unique combination of pre‑silicon and post‑silicon expertise to provide an efficient turnkey solution for silicon bring‑up, spec to the product. With 2500+ employees worldwide, Tessolve provides a one‑stop‑shop solution with full‑fledged hardware and software capabilities, including its advanced silicon and system testing labs. Tessolve offers a Turnkey ASIC Solution, from design to packaged parts. We have a global presence with office locations in the United States, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, United Kingdom, China, UK, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, and Test Labs in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Austin, San Jose. Tessolve offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits along with an electric work environment to scale one’s intellect, skills and growth.