Design Lead
hcl technologiesAlameda (CA)
About the role
Overview:
In this role, you will support customer validation boards during pre- and post-silicon bring-up, focusing on validating voltage regulator circuits and low-speed interfaces. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware readiness and deliver reliable validation outcomes. You will work on board bring-up, power validation, and signal integrity for I2C, SPI, and UART, addressing customer needs and issues. This position offers an opportunity to shape validation processes and contribute to high-quality customer deliverables.
Responsibilities:
Bring up and debugging of customer ASIC validation boards and module boards Test and qualification of onboard DC-DC voltage regulator modules Validate I2C, SPI and high-speed signals
Key requirements:
5–14 years of hardware board bring-up and validation experience Hands-on expertise in board bring-up and power validation Experience with power measurement and testing Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers) Experience in pre-silicon validation (PDVT, EDVT) Basic knowledge of Python automation (desirable) Strong communication and team leadership for quality customer deliverables Excellent communication skills Leadership and teamwork Problem-solving mindset Board bring-up Power validation Power measurement
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