Validation Engineering Lead

PowerLattice Technologies Inc.; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grant

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PowerLattice Technologies Inc. seeks a hands-on Validation Engineering Lead to oversee lab evaluation of chiplet power converters for AI and advanced computing. You will develop validation plans, build automated tests, set up lab hardware, debug test benches, and communicate results to the team.

You will lead the validation projects, mentor team members, and coordinate with silicon partners to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality validation outcomes at our Chandler, AZ site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in validation of Integrated Circuits.
• Proven track record of delivering validation plans.
• Proven track record of completing validation plans with complex products.
• Strong expertise with Python scripting for lab automation.
• Ability to communicate validation plans, problems, results and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory validation plans for products.
• Create automated tests to align with validation plans.
• Setup lab hardware to complete testing.
• Debug hardware and lab test setups to complete testing.
• Debug PowerLattice product during validation and communicate discovered issues to the team.
• Assist scheduling team to create schedules for projects.
• Document test results and communicate to the team.
• Complete validation to align with schedules.
• Lead and guide other team members as needed to complete validation.

Skills

Python scripting

Lab automation

Leadership

Silicon bring-up

Post-silicon debug

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Job description

Validation Engineering Lead

Reports To: Head of Engineering

About Us

Powerlattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by well-known large Silicon Valley VCs. The company is working on the industry’s groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips get powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Validation Engineering Lead to manage laboratory evaluation of chiplet power converters for AI and advanced computing. This involves test setup and automation, debugging, testing, and communication of results to the team. Giving leadership and guidance to the broader team is also necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory validation plans for products
• Create automated tests to align with validation plans
• Setup lab hardware to complete testing
• Debug hardware and lab test setups to complete testing
• Debug Powerlattice product during validation and communicate discovered issues to the team
• Assist scheduling team to create schedules for projects
• Document test results and communicate to the team
• Complete validation to align with schedules
• Lead and guide other team members as needed to complete validation

Qualifications

This is an onsite role requiring 5 days a week onsite at our Chandler, AZ office. While we are primarily seeking candidates in Chandler, remote flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates in Silicon Valley, CA.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in validation of Integrated Circuits
• Proven track record of delivering validation plans
• Proven track record of completing validation plans with complex products
• Strong expertise with:
  • Python scripting for lab automation
  • Laboratory electronics equipment like power supplies, oscilloscopes, meters, etc.
• Ability to communicate validation plans, problems, results and propose solutions
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Leadership of validation projects with top-tier electronics companies
• Experience with silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary DOE
• Stock option grant
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)