DATA I/O CORPORATION

Human Resources | Redmond, WA | NASDAQ: DAIO

Electrical Engineer (Device Support)

Job Description

Data I/O Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer (Device Support) to research, design, develop, implement, and test electrical components and systems for the company’s hardware device programming platforms. The role applies principles of electrical engineering and embedded systems to develop device programming solutions for semiconductor memory components, including NAND flash, UFS, and emerging memory technologies. The position requires independent engineering judgment, collaboration with leading semiconductor manufacturers, and cross-functional coordination to ensure that device programming systems meet technical specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Department

Engineering

Reports To

Sr. Director of Engineering

Work Location

Redmond, Washington, United States

SOC Code

17-2071 – Electrical Engineers

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field

Experience Levels

1–2 yrs

DETAILED JOB DUTIES

Design & Implementation of Electrical/Embedded Systems (30%)

- Design, implement, maintain, and improve embedded software and hardware interfaces for Data I/O’s device programming systems, applying principles of electrical engineering to ensure reliable and effective operation of electrical components and programming equipment.
- Develop and implement device programming algorithms by analyzing semiconductor device datasheets, electrical specifications, and hardware interface requirements for managed NAND, UFS, and emerging memory technologies.




- Apply knowledge of industry-standard electrical interface protocols—including SPI, eMMC, I²C, JTAG, UART, M-PHY, and UniPro—to design and implement hardware/software integration solutions for electrical device programming systems.
- Develop software to control electrical systems and device programming hardware, using C/C++ and hardware description languages (VHDL/HDL), ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable design practices.

Testing, Validation & Technical Specifications (25%)

- Develop and execute test plans, validation procedures, and regression testing to verify device programming solutions meet electrical performance specifications and customer requirements.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering and laboratory equipment—including oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and hardware debuggers—to perform electrical engineering tasks, diagnose hardware/software interface issues, and validate device behavior.
- Perform detailed technical analysis of electrical device specifications and programming requirements to establish implementation standards and validate conformance to semiconductor manufacturer specifications.
- Compile data and prepare technical reports documenting test results, device support resolutions, validation outcomes, and engineering studies related to electrical device programming systems.





Coordination with Semiconductor Partners & Standards Compliance (20%)

- Confer with semiconductor engineers and manufacturers—including Micron, Samsung, and Kioxia—to discuss existing and potential electrical engineering projects, device specifications, and programming solution requirements.
- Direct and coordinate device support, testing, documentation, and validation activities to ensure compliance with semiconductor specifications, electrical standards, and customer requirements.
- Prepare technical specifications and documentation for electrical device programming systems, ensuring that implementation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements.
- Prepare specifications for evaluation and procurement of materials, laboratory equipment, and engineering tools required for device programming and electrical testing.

Field Support, Quality & Continuous Improvement (15%)

- Work with Field Service teams to monitor first-pass yields and quality metrics at customer sites; diagnose and track quality issues related to electrical device programming systems.
- Own assigned customer device support tickets and technical escalations through resolution, applying electrical engineering principles to diagnose root causes and implement corrective solutions.
- Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory and embedded engineering to new device programming challenges and emerging memory technologies.

Documentation, Code Review & Process Improvement (10%)

- Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement of electrical engineering and device supp

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