Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Functional Skills

Functional Skills are essential skills that help individuals perform tasks effectively in everyday life, work, and education.

Verification and Validation

Hardware Debugging

Scripting and Automation

FPGA Prototyping

Power Analysis

Signal Integrity Analysis

Performance Tuning

JTAG Debugging

Embedded Systems

Soft Skills

Communication, teamwork, and critical thinking to ensure seamless project execution.

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Teamwork and Collaboration

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Technical Writing

Technical Skills

Technical Skills are specialized abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific tasks or functions.

Semiconductor Device Physics

Digital Design and Architecture

Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits

Hardware Debugging Tools

Scripting and Programming

FPGA Prototyping

Power and Performance Analysis

JTAG and Boundary Scan

Signal Integrity and High-Speed Design

Statistical Analysis

Post-Silicon Validation Methodologies

Operating Systems and Firmware

Security Validation

Duties and Responsiblities

Task

95%

Develop comprehensive validation plans for post-silicon validation, covering functional, performance, and power aspects.

92%

Execute validation tests on silicon prototypes, analyze test results, and identify root causes of failures.

90%

Collaborate with design and verification teams to debug and resolve silicon issues, ensuring timely resolution.

88%

Characterize silicon performance across various operating conditions, including voltage, temperature, and frequency.

85%

Create and maintain validation reports, documenting test results, failure analysis, and corrective actions.

82%

Develop and automate validation scripts and tools to improve efficiency and coverage of validation efforts.

80%

Participate in silicon bring-up activities, including power-on, clocking, and basic functionality testing.

78%

Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement silicon debug strategies and methodologies.

75%

Evaluate and validate silicon performance against specifications, identifying any deviations or limitations.

72%

Contribute to the development of post-silicon validation infrastructure, including test setups and equipment.

70%

Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in post-silicon validation, applying them to improve validation processes.

Work Activities

95%

Develop comprehensive validation plans, outlining test strategies and coverage goals.

92%

Create detailed test cases to verify functionality and performance of post-silicon products.

90%

Identify and resolve hardware and software issues through systematic debugging techniques.

88%

Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for efficiency.

85%

Implement and maintain automated test frameworks for regression and functional testing.

82%

Utilize hardware emulation platforms to validate designs before silicon availability.

80%

Conduct root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective actions.

78%

Work closely with design, firmware, and software teams to ensure product quality.

75%

Create and maintain detailed documentation of validation processes and results.

72%

Operate and maintain lab equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

70%

Develop scripts for test automation and data analysis using Python or similar languages.

Detailed Work Profile

Interests