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JOB DESCRIPTION *
We are seeking a Senior Validation Engineer-2 for Microchip’s MCU division to support validation and characterization of 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers. Microchip is a world leader in 8, 16, and 32- bit microcontrollers. The Validation Engineering position is focused on helping with development of our digital and parametric testing infrastructure. Significant time will be spent developing test cases, performing lab bench experiments, and assisting other team members in the validation of 8 and 32-bit microcontrollers at the unit and system-level. This position is based in Bangalore, India. As a validation engineer, you will work with worldwide teams located in France, USA, Philippines, India and other corporate team members.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Develop and implement functional, performance and system level/use-case validation of 8 and 32 bit microcontrollers
Experience with Microcontrollers, FPGAs, and in general, Embedded Systems. Familiar with embedded ARM Cortex M family, RISC-V, MIPS is preferred
Experience with communication busses (GPIB, RS-232, RS-485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, I2S, USB, EBI, Ethernet, etc.).
Experience with Embedded firmware development and should have strong hands-on knowledge of embedded C programming language
Candidate will have the primary role of creating, auditing, and overseeing test procedures, validation plans, data collection, post-processing of validation data, reports, and documenting results.
Candidate should be familiar with using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Power Supplies, Arbitrary Waveform and Pulse generators, etc.
Fluent in use of PCB schematics and layout.
Develop performance tests for determining circuit margin and datasheet parameters.
Develop automated lab-based testing of microcontroller for both digital and analog modules at the unit level and at the full chip level and should be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues found during validation
Design or assist in the development of new testing infrastructure for use within the validation team
Drive design recommendations to improve the validation process, such as enhancements to test software and hardware environments, lab equipment usage, and data management.
Work with the validation team on customer support requests for released products.
Work in an international environment (Europe, Asia, USA) with diverse functional groups (Architecture, Analog/Digital Design, Applications, Marketing, Product and Test Engineering).