GDL Lab Engineering Manager

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Lab Engineering Manager to lead a multi-vector engineering organization focused on semiconductor validation. The role sets the direction for validation technology and develops reusable hardware and software solutions that scale across business units. It partners with business units, validation and test councils, TTS, IT, and other organizations to align lab engineering with TI’s product strategy, while developing remote-capable, compact solutions designed for low ownership costs and broad deployment. The manager leads the evolution of shared validation software infrastructure, including modern high-throughput frameworks using Python and established LabVIEW/TestStand environments. The position owns roadmaps for operational tools and processes and advances the Smart Lab vision through intelligent asset management, equipment-utilization solutions, and automated tracking. It also enables specialized testing in EMC/EMI, space radiation, and data center applications, and drives AI strategy and integration—including agentic bench platforms and advanced data analytics—across the validation community. The role builds digital and physical infrastructure for TI validation, advances AI-augmented engineering and high-throughput automation, scales specialized testing capabilities globally, and streamlines complex operational processes. The position is part of a central team influencing business units across Analog and Embedded.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor validation, test, or application support.
At least 5 years of experience in automated software development.
Proven expertise designing and deploying fully automated bench validation platforms integrating hardware, software, and instruments.
Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits and advanced lab instrumentation.
Exceptional system-level debugging skills.
Ability to think at a system level and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Passion for driving broad, scalable impact within a complex, global organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing engineering teams.
Proficiency in Python and experience with LabVIEW and TestStand.
Intimate knowledge of EMC testing standards, including CISPR 25, CISPR 32, and IEC ESD, and experience with space radiation testing.
Experience developing advanced data analytics using Spotfire, post-processing algorithms, or machine-learning-driven tools.
Proven ability with emerging AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, and machine learning, to address validation, test, and data challenges.
Knowledge of functional or system-level testing for Automotive and Industrial segments.

Responsibilities

Define the direction for validation technology and develop innovative, reusable hardware and software solutions that scale across multiple business units.
Partner with business units, validation/test councils, TTS, IT, and other organizations to align lab engineering with TI’s long-term product strategy.
Develop remote-capable, compact, low-cost-of-ownership solutions for high-volume deployment.
Lead the development and scaling of common validation software infrastructure, including modern high-throughput frameworks using Python and LabVIEW/TestStand environments.
Own roadmaps for operational tools and processes and advance the Smart Lab vision through asset management, equipment-utilization solutions, and automated tracking.
Lead deployment of specialized testing setups and platforms for EMC/EMI, space radiation, and data center testing.
Drive AI strategy and integrate AI/ML into validation workflows, including agentic bench platforms and advanced data analytics.
Build the digital and physical infrastructure that supports the future of TI validation.
Lead the transition toward AI-augmented engineering and high-throughput automation.
Scale specialized testing capabilities across the global footprint.
Optimize operational processes by turning complex challenges into streamlined, automated workflows.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders and support validation needs across the organization.