Memory Validation Lab Engineer at Broadcom Inc. in Mendota Heights, Minnesota

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Job Description - Memory Validation Lab Engineer

We are looking for an energetic and passionate electrical engineer with a strong interest in memory test and failure analysis to be part of a team responsible for the silicon validation of memory compilers utilizing the latest FinFet process technology.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated and has a strong interest in leading edge memory circuit testing and development. You are comfortable working with Python or in other scripting languages such as perl and tcl. Coursework or relevant experience in CMOS memory or datapath circuit design is required.

In this role, you will be involved in all phases of silicon validation, including test hardware specification and deployment, test software development, data acquisition and analysis. Your enthusiasm and passion will help our team bring the most advanced memory architectures on the leading edge finfet process node into production. This position requires a BS in electrical or computer engineering, preferably with MS or PhD in coursework in progress and 8+ years of related experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Configure lab and test equipment for computer controlled data acquisition system.


• Operate test equipment including power supplies, DMM, Oscilloscope


• Create, modify and debug memory test software using Python programming language


• Conduct memory testing, collect and organize data. Perform data analysis using Python scripts, spreadsheets and other analysis tools.


• Document test procedures, summarize and communicate test results to memory design team.

Required Skillset

• Skills in Python programming (preferred), perl or tcl.


• Familiarity with modern memory architecture and design concepts.


• Good understanding of transistor level circuit behavior.

Preferred skillset, Areas of Focus and Professional Development

• Linux and shell scripting skills.


• Understanding of memory failure modes and statistical analysis


• Knowledge of CMOS fabrication methods, digital circuits and device physics.

Communication / Intrapersonal Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills


• Motivated, self-driven and detailed oriented, can multi-task and work within deadlines.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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