Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the internal teams and external suppliers to design and develop a high-speed mixed signal chip that is in the signal path used for recording and playback of digital information stored on a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Perform component level characterization and complete evaluation of electronic devices
• Collect bench measurements of high frequency analog parameters as well as verification of digital circuitry using third party and internal evaluation boards
• Modify existing test scripts as well as developing new test scripts for automation (Experience with Tool Command Language TCL is a plus)
• Complete HDD level testing and component level failure analysis
• Develop comprehensive test plans and prototype test solutions to verify component functionality
• Document experiments and publish detailed engineering reports
• Interface with chip designers, communicate findings, verify work-arounds and corrective actions
• Interface with internal functional groups local and overseas
• Support HDD development teams to establish device settings and identify parameters to optimize system-level performance

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in EE (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Strong analog knowledge
• Good understanding of RF design and measurement environment, knowledge of transmission line theory and interconnects
• Hands on with working knowledge of high-speed high frequency measurement tools (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.)
• Ability to develop test scripts and automate measurements

SKILLS:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues
• Knowledge of HDD operation and functional blocks of data path electronics is preferred
• Experience with Verilog/System Verilog and ModelSim is a plus
• Experience with CAD for PCB layouts is a plus