Validation Engineer 1

Description: JOB DUTIES: In this role, this engineer will be part of a highly technical team that develops test plans, completes functional & electrical validation, & debugs issues for new processor silicon interface features with strong focus on power management. Writes comprehensive electrical & functional test plans for the processor interface validation of processors. Executes electrical & functional test plans for client processors using hardware & software validation tools, oscilloscopes, & logic analyzers. Debug of electrical & functional issues for new processors. Provides detailed input into the platform definition & review of platform designs used in the silicon validation of new processors. Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers and technicians in the planning, test, & debug processor validation.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3-5 years of related experience;or Masters plus at least 2 year directly related experience (an advanced degree will be considered a plus);Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the development & execution of platform level electrical & functional test plans;Platform level electrical characterization experience with processor I/O interfaces is considered, preferred;Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the debug of processor & PC platform I/O interfaces. Demonstrated experience with or knowledge using oscilloscopes, reading schematics and layout documentation, and MS Windows and Office applications;Requires good written and oral communication skills;Demonstrate the ability to communicate with a variety of engineering disciplines and management.