What are the responsibilities and job description for the Validation Engineering Lead position at Powerlattice Technologies Inc.?
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)