Validation Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary:

MPS is seeking a Validation Test Engineer. This role is responsible for the development and execution of validation plans and test cases for DDR phys. You will work closely with customers, sales channels, field teams, internal product line teams, and marketing teams.

Essential Functions:

Develop plans to validate DDR phy. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Validate DDR memory physical interface functionality, compatibility, and performance

Develop automated solutions to enhance phy testing and debug

Design and execute innovative test to stress the components to their limits

Identify component issues and collaborate with the design team to identify the root cause of the issue

Provide technical support to customers and field application engineers

Qualifications:

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

2+ years of relevant work experience

Experience with testing DDR or serial I/O (Tx jitter, Rx equalizer)

Lab skills: High speed oscilloscopes, BERT, logic analyzers, probing techniques

Understanding of signal integrity concepts such as differential impedance, jitter, insertion loss, return loss

Experience with schematic and PCB physical design tools to interpret schematic and layout, and locate physical probe points

Scripting experience in any programming language (C++, Python, PERL, MATLAB) to develop automation scripts is a plus

Experience in Analog IP Characterization (SerDes, PLL, DDR) is desirable

Experience in driving initiatives that improved process, procedures, and result quality of high Speed IO Validation at product level

Familiarity with memory controllers and BIOS is a plus

Effective priority management skills across multiple tasks

Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills

Location: San Jose, CA

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $100,000 - $140,000.