FPGA Designer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and testing of digital control systems used within a Magnetic Resonance (MR) system
• Develop VHDL code to support FPGA-based designs; be proficient in simulating and debugging design in code and on circuit board
• Write detailed technical design documentation and test procedures
• Test and verify designs to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements
• Model, build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with simulation
• Development and execution of code and test procedures working in a regulated environment
• Work within an embedded development environment requiring understanding of both computer hardware and software
• Leverage knowledge of digital design techniques and communication standards to ensure a quality product

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree within appropriate Engineering/Science discipline
• 5 years of experience on FPGA development including VHDL logic design, simulation, and testing on hardware
• Circuit board and FPGA troubleshooting experience
• Ability to operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters
• Must be able to work onsite at the Waukesha, WI location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 10 years of experience on FPGA development
• Demonstrated skills in proactively identifying, facilitating and driving closure of a product/program
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Design experience with Altera’s Quartus Design Software
• Design experience with QuestaSim