Job Description

This position as a memory characterization will support Western Digital Memory I/O Roadmap and design/device organizations on design validation pertaining to all aspects of Memory I/O interface which is a DDR interface to ensure specifications are met and and ensure product ramp is on schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Responsible for all aspects of test development, silicon debug, design validation, test correlation, program revision control and tester/handler setup.
• With the I/O speed scaling rapidly generation over generation this job requires familiarity of ATE memory testers such as Teradyne Magnum / Advantest Aspen and proficiency of hardware architecture and test development to bring up new test HW. 
• Maintain database of statistical data collection, analysis and prepare characterization report. Perform characterization across process, operating voltage and temperature.
• Extended responsibility may include Product and Test engineering support for solving production yield issues, design debug activity and failure analysis. Validate test screens as necessary
• Define and track test plans through multiple stages of memory development cycles, from 1st silicon through internal qualification to mass production. 
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skill set to drive multiple projects with global characterizatin team, each with different design targets, in tight schedule and across multiple geographies.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Requires 5+ years of characterization experience preferably in DRAM/LPDRAM/NAND Flash or similar type of memory.
• Testing/characterization experience related to I/O interface even on different application specific chip is preferred but not a must.  
• Capability to bring up new accurate ATE and hardware working with vendors to match increasing I/O speeds .
• Strong skills of test program development on ATE, programming Language like C++/C#, Python, Pearl script. 
• Knowledge of I/O protocol like DDR/LPDDR/ONFI or other standard interface.
• Require familiarity with common lab equipment such digital scope, logic analyzer, V/I sources.
• Require good written and verbal English and good communication skills.
• The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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