Silicon validation engineer
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- College diploma or equivalent technical credential with 4+ years of related industry experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Role Overview
The Silicon Validation Technician supports silicon characterization and validation activities by operating
test equipment, collecting data, assisting engineers, and maintaining lab hardware. This position is
hands on and requires strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently
during off shift and rotating shift hours. Job Responsibilities
Years of experience? Zero - is okay,
The Silicon Validation Technician supports silicon characterization and validation activities by operating
test equipment, collecting data, assisting engineers, and maintaining lab hardware. This position is
hands on and requires strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently
during off shift and rotating shift hours. Job Responsibilities
- Operate ATE systems (e.g., Teradyne J750) and Evaluation Boards to support data collection.
- Build, assemble, and inventory board kits for characterization and validation activities.
- Assist engineers with data analysis and preparation of internal/external characterization reports.
- Perform hardware modifications on boards, sockets, and fixtures as directed by test engineers
- Support lab operations including shipping/receiving of silicon samples, boards, and test
- Conduct majority of second and third shift data collection (afternoons, evenings, or nights).
- Maintain lab equipment, ensure proper documentation, and follow ESD/lab safety practices.
- College diploma or equivalent technical credential with 4+ years of related industry experience.
- Strong debugging, rework, and soldering skills (including fine pitch components).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, especially during off shift operations.
- Hands on experience with PCB design concepts, schematic reading, and board level
- Familiarity with benchtop lab equipment (scopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DMMs) and
- Strong organizational skills with ability to track hardware, samples, and test materials.
- Soft skills (communication, documentation, teamwork)
- Work environment / physical requirements (Test Lab, ESD room)
Years of experience? Zero - is okay,
- Legally can work in Canada
- Off-shift hours (weekends, evenings and nights)
- Assemble Evaluation Board Kits
- Familiarity with Raspberry Pi Kits
- Quality Assurance
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Silicon Validation Technician operates test equipment and collects data to support silicon characterization and validation activities. They assist engineers with data analysis and maintain lab hardware while ensuring proper documentation and safety practices.
Requirements
Candidates should have a college diploma or equivalent technical credential with 4+ years of related industry experience. Strong technical skills in debugging, soldering, and PCB design concepts are essential, along with the ability to work independently during off-shift hours.
Skills
- Silicon Validation
- Debugging
- Soldering
- Troubleshooting
- PCB Design
- Schematic Reading
- Data Analysis
- Test Equipment
- Lab Operations
- Hardware Modifications
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Quality Assurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Data & Analytics
- Consulting
Keywords
- Silicon Validation
- Silicon Characterization
- Test Equipment
- Data Collection
- Debugging
- Soldering
- PCB Design
- Schematic Reading
- Lab Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Teradyne J750
- Evaluation Boards
- Logic Analyzers
- Power Supplies
- DMMs
- Handler Systems