Technical Director Validation

Protingent; Johns Creek (GA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Technical Director Validation for Johns Creek, GA to lead lab validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductors. You will develop test methods, automate lab data analysis, and guide bench planning and experimentation.

The role requires collaboration with silicon design teams, providing inputs to FPGA/system/PCB specs, and supporting the Applications Team in customer issue resolution. Candidate must have 20+ years in Electrical Engineering and a B.S./M.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in Bench testing and characterization of high speed and/or memory IO devices, exposure to DDRx characterization is preferable.
• Proficiency with validation hardware and board design fundamentals.
• Skilled in high-speed lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, and signal generators.
• Hands-on lab work and writing software for lab automation, especially python.
• Must be a team player, working well with other lab engineers and circuit designers.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 20+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lab bring-up and validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products.
• Develop test methodologies for validating silicon designs against specifications.
• Develop scripts for automating lab equipment and for analyzing lab data.
• Lead validation tasks on bench planning, preparation, characterization execution, methodology improvements.
• Work with silicon design teams to develop experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis.
• Provide inputs to FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements.
• Support Applications Team in understanding and resolving customer issues.

Skills

Bench testing

High-speed IO

Python scripting

Lab automation

Team player

PCB/board basics

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes

BERTs

Signal generators

Test hardware

Job description

Position Title

Technical Director Validation

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Technical Director Validation with our client in Johns Creek, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Lab bring-up and validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products.
• Develop test methodologies for validating silicon designs against specifications.
• Develop scripts for automating lab equipment and for analyzing lab data.
• Lead validation tasks on bench planning, preparation, characterization execution, methodology improvements.
• Work with silicon design teams to develop experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis.
• Provide inputs to FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements.
• Support Applications Team in understanding and resolving customer issues.

Job Qualifications

• Experience in Bench testing and characterization of high speed and/or memory IO devices, exposure to DDRx characterization is preferable.
• Proficiency with validation hardware and board design fundamentals.
• Skilled in high-speed lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, and signal generators.
• Hands-on lab work and writing software for lab automation, especially python.
• Must be a team player, working well with other lab engineers and circuit designers.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 20+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of ATE or/and System Testing.
• Experience in high speed digital designs, boards designs, PCB layouts, and signal integrity concepts.
• Working knowledge of test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting and debugging.
• Experience with hardware test equipment logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.

Job Details

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Johns Creek, GA (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite)

Salary: $160,700 to $298,400

About Protingent

Protingent is an award-winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.