Memory Silicon Validation Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Mendota Heights, MN, seeks an energetic electrical engineer focused on memory test and failure analysis for silicon validation of memory compilers using the latest process technology. You will contribute to validating high-performance and low-power memories for AI, networking, and mobile chips.

The role is hands-on and collaborative, requiring Python or scripting in C++, Perl, or Tcl. You will handle test hardware specs, software development, data acquisition, and analysis to

Qualifications

• Coursework or relevant experience in CMOS memory/datapath design.
• Good understanding of SRAM transistor-level behavior and failure modes.
• Knowledge of CMOS fabrication methods, digital circuits and device physics.
• Strong Linux and shell scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and definition of memory parametric test structures with cross-functional teams.
• Define memory content on product test chips and ensure consistent testing methods; diagnose faults.
• Develop and configure lab/test equipment for computer-controlled data acquisition.
• Create, modify and debug memory test software using Python and related languages.
• Conduct memory testing, collect data, perform analysis with Python and spreadsheets.
• Document test procedures and communicate results to memory design teams.

Skills

Memory architectures

Python programming

C++ programming

Linux scripting

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment

Test automation tooling

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and passionate electrical engineer with a strong interest in memory test and failure analysis to be part of a team responsible for the silicon validation of memory compilers utilizing the latest process technology. Our team supports memory test and validation for high performance and low power memories for use in the latest AI, networking, and mobile chips. The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated and has a strong interest in leading edge memory circuit testing and development. You are comfortable working with Python or in other scripting such as C++, perl, and tcl. In this role, you will be involved in all phases of silicon validation, including test hardware specification and deployment, test software development, data acquisition and analysis. Your enthusiasm and passion will help our team bring the most advanced memory architectures on the leading edge finfet process node into production.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead development and definition of memory parametric test structures, work with cross functional teams to integrate parametric structures into overall test chip
• Work with product teams to define memory content on product test chips, provide direction on memory testing requirements, drive consistency in memory test methods between product teams, diagnose memory faults driving root cause thru PFA/EFA
• Develop and configure lab and test equipment for computer controlled data acquisition
• Create, modify and debug memory test software using Python programming language
• Conduct memory testing, collect and organize data. Perform data analysis using Python scripts, spreadsheets and other analysis tools.
• Document test procedures, summarize and communicate test results to memory design team.

Required Skillset

• Knowledge of memory architectures including SRAMs, Register-files, Multi-ports, ROM
• Good understanding of transistor level circuit behavior
• Skills in Python and C++ programming (preferred), perl or tcl.

Education/Experience

• Coursework or relevant experience in CMOS memory or datapath circuit design is required.
• Good understanding of SRAM transistor level circuit behavior, failure modes and techniques for statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of CMOS fabrication methods, digital circuits and device physics.
• Strong Linux and shell scripting skills
• Experience with lab equipment, silicon testing and debug.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years related industry experience OR Master's plus 6 years related industry experience

Communication / Intrapersonal Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Motivated, organized, self-driven and detailed oriented, can multi-task and work within deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.

The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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