Silicon Validation & Characterization Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Validation Engineer to join our Dallas Engineering team. You will be responsible for the "bring-up" and validation of advanced analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. As a hands‑on engineer, you will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring our silicon meets all functional, electrical, and performance specifications.

• Lead the bench validation activity of silicon ICs during the product development.
• Understand the product specification and chip architecture and how it behaves.
• Develop a detailed post‑Si characterization plan and work closely with design, systems and test teams to execute it.
• Design and develop schematics and layout of validation board.
• Create and automate bench setup to streamline characterization and validation.
• Perform system level and parametric tests on the bench.
• Debug device and setup related issues and drive the issue to closure independently.
• Review and publish detailed result report with different stakeholders of product development.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in validation of silicon ICs.
• Experience with power devices like DC‑DC converters, e‑Fuse is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with bench automation languages:
  Python (preferred), LabVIEW and Teststand.
• Extensive experience with laboratory bench equipment, automated bench setups and generic embedded systems like Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc.
• Good understanding of PCB design for power products.
• Hands‑on experience in design and layout of PCB hardware:
  KiCAD, Altium.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Spotfire.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Open mindedness, eagerness to learn and think outside the box.
• Passion about new, innovative methods and technologies.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.