Ferric is a technology startup based in New York City that is pioneering an entirely new approach to power delivery for Integrated Circuits and Electronic Assemblies. This approach leverages Ferric’s integration of thin-film magnetic inductors with CMOS technology to enable a significant improvement in the integration density and efficiency of voltage regulators (VRs) compared with current commercially available technologies.
As a Ferric IC Validation Test Engineer, you will gain exposure to the full product-life of Ferric’s ICs by working with a diverse cross-functional team including IC designers, test & application engineers, engineering vendors, the fab, and our customers. Your primary responsibilities will be validation testing and characterizing Ferric’s mixed-signal ICs, including creating test plans, performing bench-level tests, and developing/maintaining a suite of automation scripts for IC performance characterization. Additional responsibilities will include supporting IC product qualification and production testing by our engineering vendors as ICs are productized. The position requires a strong background in mixed-signal IC design and test, experience with standard circuit test lab equipment, instrument automation/programming, and data-analysis skills. Applicants should be self-motivating and possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well and contribute on a team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work with IC design and test teams to create and review test plans and test cases, including providing recommendations for DFT & TFQ, test & debug visibility, etc
Bench-level validation, characterization, and debug of full ICs and IC sub-systems
Development and execution of Python scripts to automate the characterization and data acquisition of key DC-DC power-converter metrics
Circuit and PCB design (and occasional assembly) of bench-level IC test boards and test fixtures
Support Field Applications Engineering team with bench test/demo setups and customer support items
Support Product Engineering team in developing production/ATE test programs based on validation testing
Desired Skills and Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE
Industry Experience: 0-5 years
Self-motivated, possessing a willingness to learn and grow with the position, and able to take on full ownership of finding engineering solutions
Excellent communication skills and effectively able to share information with others, including Ferric customers
Strong problem-solving skills, with solid understanding of mixed-signal IC design and test
Experience with data collection and analysis for validation reports and root cause failure analysis.
Experience with PCB design and assembly, including component selection, soldering, etc
Familiarity with VISA API and SCPI standard for controlling test equipment
Lab experience with common test equipment such as: Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter (DMM), Source Measure Unit (SMU), DC Power Supply Unit (PSU), Electronic Load, Spectrum Analyzer, etc
Knowledge of DC-DC power-converters/regulators (Buck, Boost, LDO, etc)
Programming Languages: Python, Verilog
Software: Cadence Virtuoso Suite, PCB design tools, and Linux & Windows operating systems
Preferred/Plus Skills and Experience:
Education: Master’s Degree in EE
Industry Experience: 2-5 years of IC test experience
Knowledge of IC product qualification stress-testing for the release-to-production process
Knowledge of IC production testing, including Automated Test Equipment and techniques
Experience with statistical data analysis of IC production data, including parametric correlation analysis, yield and quality improvement, etc
Location:
New York, NY
To apply please email your resume to careers@ferricsemi.com
Ferric is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.