Senior Application Engineer – DDR5 Power Management & PMIC
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Application Engineer to join our team focusing on DDR5 solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the validation, implementation, and optimization of DDR5 memory systems, specifically focusing on digital and power efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to ensure that DDR5 power systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Product Validation : Validation of new products within the power modules for DDR5 memory and memory controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This includes heavy bench measurements to collect data and validate full functionality of new products.
System-level Analysis
Conduct analysis of different DDR5 modules to identify performance and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance.
Tool Development
Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, as well as simulation models and tools to analyze DDR5 power consumption at various system levels (e.g., chip, board, and system).
Customer Support
Provide technical support for DDR5 power-related issues during product development and integration phases. Work directly with customers to resolve any technical issues or complex power-related challenges.
Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams
Work closely with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to ensure DDR5 solutions meet all performance and specification requirements.
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, validation reports and test plans to support internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Experience
4+ years of experience in power management, memory system design, or related fields (3+ years of focus on DDR5 or similar high-speed memory technologies will be a plus).
Skills & Expertise
Hands-on experience with bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices (such as PMICs, SPD Hub, I3C switches, Temp sensor, etc.) Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components) Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages Experience with customer support for technical design and resolving any issues at the application level Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree : Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Additional Experience
Familiarity with DDR5 JEDEC standards and protocols is a plus Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools will be a plus Expertise in hardware design tools will be a plus
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