Silicon Validation & Characterization Engineer

Nexperia • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in validation of silicon ICs.
• 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
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate open mindedness, and an eagerness to learn and think outside the box.
• Be passionate about new, innovative methods and technologies

Nice To Haves

• Worked on power devices like DC-DC convertor, Efuse, etc. is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values 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.
• In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups.
• Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior