Staff Validation Engineer Post Silicon Validation Characterization

Renesas Electronics; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Duluth, GA, seeks a senior technical lead for post-silicon validation across multiple product iterations, with hands-on DDR5 buffer bring-up and high-speed analog/mixed-signal characterization.

You will guide bench-level validation, drive debugging, develop test methodologies, and collaborate with design, system and product engineering teams to shorten cycles and deliver reliable, high-performance DDR5 interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years hands-on experience with high-speed analog and mixed-signal devices.
• Strong understanding of signaling levels, termination, and signal integrity tradeoffs.
• Experience using high-speed interface test equipment (BERT, Scope, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Characterize critical electrical and timing parameters for high-speed memory devices.
• Collaborate with designers and cross-functional partners to debug and optimize performance using exploratory test approaches.

Skills

High-speed A/M signals

Python scripting

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BERT

Oscilloscope

Compliance software

Job description

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No

Company Description

This position requires an experienced technical lead with a strong background in post silicon validation across multiple product iterations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with DDR5 buffer of silicon bring‑up and validation, including high-speed analog and mixed-signal characterization.

Thispositionrequires an experienced technical lead with a strong background inpostsilicon validation across multiple product iterations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experienceof silicon bring‑up and validation, including high-speedanalogand mixed-signal characterization..The candidate should be comfortable leading bench‑level validation and characterization activities, driving debug efforts, developing test methodologies, and collaborating cross-functionally with design, system, and product engineering teams.

Job Description

ComponentBenchValidation andCharacterization

• Support Design and Validation teams in the characterization of critical electrical and timing parameters forhigh‑speedmemory devices.
• Collaborate closely with designers andcross‑functionalpartners to debug andoptimizeperformance using exploratory,open‑endedtest approaches that extend beyond strictspecification‑drivenmeasurements.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Synthesize experimental results and systematically definesubsequentvalidation and characterization experiments to fully isolate and understand complex issues.
• Generate clear, consistent, andwell‑structuredreports tailored to a range of technical andnon‑technicalaudiences, ensuring actionable insights and alignment across teams.
• Develop andvalidateinnovative applications of LLM/AI techniques to analyze large-scale validation datasets, generate effective visualizations, and reduce overall cycle time to final reporting.

Technical Communication

• Effectively document test methodologies, procedures, and assumptions to ensure results are reproducible,accurate, and scalable across validation efforts.
• Communicate complex technical concepts withan appropriate levelof detail tailored to each stakeholder, from deep technical audiences to broadercross‑functionalteams.
• Collaborate effectively with Validation Engineers across diverse geographic regions, languages, and technical backgrounds, fostering alignment and knowledge sharing within global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’sdegree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experienceinhigh-speed Analog and Mixed‑signalsignal devices.
• Strong understanding ofsignaling levels, termination architectures, and signal integrity tradeoffs insystems.
• Expertisein using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT, Scope, Compliance S/W).
• Proficiencyin scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience withadvanced signal integrity measurements and applications for Design correlation.
• Strongunderstanding of memory interface architecture, interface protocols,standardsand operation, preferably DDR5.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.