Design Verification Engineer | IPP MPP
Summary
Designs and executes verification plans for mixed-signal power management ICs, focusing on high-current power stages in multi-phase buck converters for high-performance computing and datacenter applications. Uses simulation tools, scripting, and collaboration with design/test teams to ensure robust, production-ready designs.
We are seeking a Mixed-Signal Design Verification Engineer to join our Dallas-based power management design team. This role focuses on verifying high-current power stages for multi-phase buck converters targeting high-performance computing and datacenter applications. You will ensure robust, production-ready designs through comprehensive verification, working closely with the design and test teams
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
- 3+ years of experience in mixed-signal IC verification
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal verification methodologies and best practices
- Proficiency with industry-standard simulation tools
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, SKILL, or similar) for automation
- Basic familiarity with switching converter operation and DC-DC converter topologies
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for mixed-signal power management ICs
- Create simulation testbenches and verification environments for power stage circuits
- Verify digital-analog interface boundaries, including timing and functional correctness
- Verify design specifications including load transient response, efficiency, stability, switching performance, and protection features
- Verify fault detection and protection behaviors including overcurrent, undervoltage, and thermal shutdown
- Assess design robustness with board-level and package-level parasitics
- Collaborate with analog designers to identify and resolve design issues early in the development cycle
- Work closely with test engineers to verify and debug test and trim sequences
- Define and track verification coverage metrics to ensure design quality
- Contribute to verification methodology improvements and automation