Analog Test / Characterization Engineer

at  Advanced Micro Devices Inc

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good knowledge of analog circuits, RF, and signal integrity principles
• Familiarity with using test equipment such as Scopes, Function Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
• Good understanding of semiconductor device specification and parameters
• Familiarity with PC architecture
• Familiarity with board level design and manufacturing

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
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Responsibilities:

THE ROLE

AMD designs leading edge and state of the art analog interfaces such as PCIe, USB, PLLs, etc. for PC
Environment as well as game consoles. Our team designs the tools and infrastructure needed to
validate and characterize these interfaces.
A qualified candidate must possess excellent knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals and
Preferably semiconductor industry. He or she must also have excellent SW development skills,
preferably in Python, as well as excellent problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Characterize and validate mixed-signal IP circuits for various leading edge Si technologies. IPs include PLL, DP, LVDS, TMDS, ADC, DAC, PCIe, HT, SATA, USB, DDR2/3/5, MIPI, and others
• Help automate laboratory tests through computer control/software development
• Develop characterization plans for IPs to be characterized
• Execute characterization, collect & analyze data, and prepare final report
• Prepare execution schedule and publish regular updates to design engineers
• Work closely with design teams on DFT (Design-For-Test) and characterization techniques
• Guide junior Engineers and Technologists on execution of characterization plans
• Work with equipment vendors to understand leading edge measurement techniques
• Continually innovate more efficient test techniques