Staff Engineer – Validation & Characterization (DDR5) at RenesasElectronics

This position is for a hands-on validation and characterization engineer with solid experience across multiple product iterations. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in DDR5/high-speed memory interfaces and is comfortable working at the bench as well as collaborating closely with design and global validation teams. Experience with buffer chips and server/enterprise memory applications is highly desirable Component Bench Characterization • Perform detailed bench characterization of high-speed memory devices using best-known measurement techniques and test methodologies. • Apply de-embedding, high-impedance probing, noise mitigation, and signal integrity best practices to resolve complex measurement challenges at increasing data rates. • Support Design and Validation teams in the characterization of key electrical and performance parameters. • Work collaboratively with Designers and other cross functional teams to debug and optimize performance using open-ended tests not solely driven by specifications.Validation Infrastructure Development • Develop new test infrastructure to support effective characterization and validation of high-speed memory interfaces. • Design and implement custom test procedures, scripts, and automation to improve test coverage and efficiency. • Identify cycle-time and cost improvements, including automation, to improve validation efficiency.Data Analysis and Reporting • Synthesize results and identify the next set of relevant experiments to fully understand issues. • Generate consistent, well-written, and easily understandable reports and presentations tailored to different audiences. • Develop and validate creative uses of LLM/AI techniques to analyze large validation datasets, generate effective visualizations, and reduce cycle time to final reports.Technical Communication • Effectively document test methodologies and procedures to ensure reproducible and accurate results. • Explain complex topics at an appropriate level of detail for each stakeholder. • Work effectively with Validation Engineers across diverse regions, languages, and technical backgrounds.