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Mixed-Signal IC Test Engineer(m/w/x)
ASIC prototype testing and characterization for particle physics experiments. FPGA firmware development and Python automation skills required. 30 days paid leave, comprehensive health insurance.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on electronics lab skills
- Instrumentation, debugging, careful measurement practice
- FPGA development experience
- Python experience (automation/DAQ/analysis)
- High-speed PCB design/simulation experience
- Structured, rigorous engineering approach
- Test methodology, data quality, clear documentation
- Hands-on electronics laboratory measurement skills
- Oscilloscope, SMU, signal generators usage
- Disciplined debugging skills
- FPGA firmware development and simulation
- Python for test automation, data acquisition, analysis, reporting
- High-speed PCB knowledge
- Signal-integrity basics
- Layout constraints for high-speed PCBs
- Fixtures/cabling for reliable measurements
- Clear technical documentation
- Test plans, procedures, review-ready reports
- Collaborative, structured engineering approach
- Root-cause analysis, reproducible experiments
- Radiation qualification experience (SEE and TID) is a plus
- Familiarity with ASIC design is a plus
- Knowledge of Ethernet networking stack is a plus
- Spoken and written English
- Commitment to learn French
- National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Professional background in Electronics Engineering or related field
- Master's degree with 2 to 6 years post-graduation professional experience
- PhD with no more than 3 years post-graduation professional experience
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
Tasks
- Define electrical and functional test plans
- Execute ASIC prototype testing
- Perform ASIC bring-up and debugging
- Characterize ASIC prototypes
- Develop FPGA firmware for test automation
- Develop Python tools for test automation
- Develop FPGA firmware for data acquisition
- Develop Python tools for data acquisition
- Develop FPGA firmware for data analysis
- Develop Python tools for data analysis
- Design high-speed test hardware
- Review high-speed test hardware
- Improve high-speed test hardware
- Consider signal integrity in hardware design
- Plan radiation qualification campaigns
- Support radiation qualification campaigns
- Plan Single Event Effects (SEE) experiments
- Support Single Event Effects (SEE) experiments
- Plan Total Ionising Dose (TID) experiments
- Support Total Ionising Dose (TID) experiments
Work Experience
- 2 - 6 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- French – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- FPGA
- Python
- PCB
- Ethernet
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- Pension fund membership
Family Support
- Family allowances
Other Benefits
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
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Mixed-Signal IC Test Engineer(m/w/x)
ASIC prototype testing and characterization for particle physics experiments. FPGA firmware development and Python automation skills required. 30 days paid leave, comprehensive health insurance.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on electronics lab skills
- Instrumentation, debugging, careful measurement practice
- FPGA development experience
- Python experience (automation/DAQ/analysis)
- High-speed PCB design/simulation experience
- Structured, rigorous engineering approach
- Test methodology, data quality, clear documentation
- Hands-on electronics laboratory measurement skills
- Oscilloscope, SMU, signal generators usage
- Disciplined debugging skills
- FPGA firmware development and simulation
- Python for test automation, data acquisition, analysis, reporting
- High-speed PCB knowledge
- Signal-integrity basics
- Layout constraints for high-speed PCBs
- Fixtures/cabling for reliable measurements
- Clear technical documentation
- Test plans, procedures, review-ready reports
- Collaborative, structured engineering approach
- Root-cause analysis, reproducible experiments
- Radiation qualification experience (SEE and TID) is a plus
- Familiarity with ASIC design is a plus
- Knowledge of Ethernet networking stack is a plus
- Spoken and written English
- Commitment to learn French
- National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Professional background in Electronics Engineering or related field
- Master's degree with 2 to 6 years post-graduation professional experience
- PhD with no more than 3 years post-graduation professional experience
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
Tasks
- Define electrical and functional test plans
- Execute ASIC prototype testing
- Perform ASIC bring-up and debugging
- Characterize ASIC prototypes
- Develop FPGA firmware for test automation
- Develop Python tools for test automation
- Develop FPGA firmware for data acquisition
- Develop Python tools for data acquisition
- Develop FPGA firmware for data analysis
- Develop Python tools for data analysis
- Design high-speed test hardware
- Review high-speed test hardware
- Improve high-speed test hardware
- Consider signal integrity in hardware design
- Plan radiation qualification campaigns
- Support radiation qualification campaigns
- Plan Single Event Effects (SEE) experiments
- Support Single Event Effects (SEE) experiments
- Plan Total Ionising Dose (TID) experiments
- Support Total Ionising Dose (TID) experiments
Work Experience
- 2 - 6 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- French – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- FPGA
- Python
- PCB
- Ethernet
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- Pension fund membership
Family Support
- Family allowances
Other Benefits
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
About the Company
CERN
Industry
Science
Description
The company is the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, focusing on probing the fundamental structure of the universe through particle physics.
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