Senior Staff Validation Engineer
Core
Lead post-silicon validation for high-power, high-efficiency power management integrated circuits (ICs), ensuring they meet electrical, functional, and performance specifications before production release.
Role type
Senior Staff Validation Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Power management ICs for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT applications
Domain
Semiconductor / Power Electronics / Hardware Validation
Required skills
Analog/Digital/Mixed-signal IC validation, Validation strategy definition, Test automation (Python), Hardware debugging, Laboratory instrumentation, PCB design, NPI support, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
Power conversion expertise, Cross-functional collaboration, Risk assessment, Data-driven decision making
Technologies
Python, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Electronic loads, Source meters, Logic analyzers, Thermal characterization equipment
Responsibilities
Define validation strategies and plans for complex products, Drive test automation and infrastructure improvements, Mentor validation engineers, Collaborate with Design and Quality teams to resolve silicon issues, Assess product readiness and communicate risks, Analyze silicon validation results at device and system levels
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on technical leader with mentorship responsibilities
