Semiconductor Design Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

North Reading, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Teradyne Hardware Engineering team is seeking a highly-motivated and energetic Semiconductor Engineer to focus on the development of FPGA (and some ASIC) devices for products within the Semiconductor Test division. This role is crucial as it involves working in a dynamic multi-site development environment, ensuring that the devices developed meet the high standards of performance and quality expected in the industry. The position reports into the Logic Design organization, where collaboration with various engineering teams is essential to define scalable, high-performance, high-quality, extensible, and maintainable FPGA devices and IP. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and lab validation of FPGAs for automated test equipment. You will engage in hands-on execution of product integration and verification testing, as well as debugging to ensure that the products function as intended. Close collaboration with the design verification team is necessary to simulate designs and achieve appropriate test coverage. Additionally, you will define and perform prototyping and characterization experiments, acting as a technical lead for FPGA project teams and mentoring junior engineers. The position also involves participating in logic design process improvement initiatives and tool evaluations, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering processes within the organization. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about digital logic design and FPGA physical design, and who thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, implementation, verification, and lab validation of FPGAs for automated test equipment.
• Work with Hardware, Software and Systems engineering to define scalable, high-performance, high-quality, extensible, and maintainable FPGA devices and IP.
• Hands-on execution of product integration and verification testing and debug.
• Work closely with the design verification team to simulate designs and ensure appropriate test coverage is achieved.
• Define and perform prototyping and characterization experiments.
• Act as technical lead for FPGA project teams, directing/mentoring junior engineers.
• Participate in logic design process improvement initiatives and tool evaluations.

Requirements

• BS required, advanced degree preferred in electrical engineering or related field from a top university or engineering institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of practical hardware development experience.
• Expertise in digital logic design and FPGA physical design (Floor-planning, P&R, STA).
• Experience with Xilinx and/or Intel FPGAs; standard cell ASIC design experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with technologies such as PCIe, AXI, DDRx, SERDES, USB, I2C, SPI, 10/100GE, PLL, HBM, DLL, ADC, DAC, MIPI, DisplayPort, PRBS.
• Proficiency in Verilog and a scripting language (Python, TCL, PERL…) required; familiarity with System Verilog, UVM, VHDL, C, C++ preferred.
• Experience with operating systems: Windows, Linux.
• Knowledge of development tools such as Cadence(Xcellium), Synopsys(Spyglass CDC/LINT), Xilinx(Vivado), Intel(Quartus), revision control tools(Clearcase, GIT, SVN), bug tracking tools(JIRA or other), and continuous integration development methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of design for high-speed signal integrity.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams designing complex systems.
• Commitment to excellence, efficiency, and product quality.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with System Verilog, UVM, VHDL, C, C++ preferred.
• Standard cell ASIC design experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance programs.