Validation Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Tempe, AZ seeks an Engineer with a background in post-silicon validation and characterization to join our embedded semiconductor team. You will perform silicon bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with design, system, and product engineering to ensure robust memory interfaces.

Your work includes developing test plans for high-speed memory devices, validating DDR5 pathways, and producing clear reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on lab experience in high-speed Analog and Mixed-signal devices.
• Understanding of signaling levels, termination architectures, and signal integrity tradeoffs in systems.
• Understanding of using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT, High BW Oscilloscope, Signal generators and Compliance S/W, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) for test automation and analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding memory interface architecture, interface protocols, standards and operation, preferably with DDR5.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial silicon bring-up and debugging.
• Validate high speed Rx and Tx paths, PLLs including jitter analysis, eye diagram using High Bandwidth Oscilloscopes, BERT and DDR5 Application Software.
• Develop, execute, and automate post-silicon validation and characterization test plans of critical electrical and timing parameters for high-speed memory buffer devices.
• Collaborate closely with designers and cross-functional partners to debug and optimize performance.
• Generate clear, consistent, and well-structured report.
• Develop test methodologies, procedures, and assumptions to ensure results are reproducible, and accurate across validation efforts.
• Support board-level debugging, signal integrity analysis.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Memory interfaces

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BERT

High Bandwidth Oscilloscope

Signal generators

DDR5 testing equipment

Job description

This position requires an Engineer with a background in post silicon validation and characterization. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and validation, and collaborating cross-functionally with design, system, and product engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Perform initial silicon bring-up and debugging

• Validate high speed Rx and Tx paths, PLLs including jitter analysis, eye diagram using High Bandwidth Oscilloscopes, BERT and DDR5 Application Software
• Develop, execute, and automate post-silicon validation and characterization test plans of critical electrical and timing parameters for high-speed memory buffer devices.
• Collaborate closely with designers and cross-functional partners to debug and optimize performance
• Generate clear, consistent, and well-structured report
• Develop test methodologies, procedures, and assumptions to ensure results are reproducible, and accurate across validation efforts.
• Support board-level debugging, signal integrity analysis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on lab experience in high-speed Analog and Mixed-signal devices.
• Understanding of signaling levels, termination architectures, and signal integrity tradeoffs in systems.
• Understanding of using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT, High BW Oscilloscope, Signal generators and Compliance S/W, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) for test automation and analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding memory interface architecture, interface protocols, standards and operation, preferably with 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.