Graduate - Validation Engineer

Infineon • San Jose, CA

7h • $92,000 - $102,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Infineon is a global leader in semiconductor solutions for power systems and IoT, enabling solutions for green energy, clean mobility, and smart IoT. This role is for a Graduate Validation Engineer focused on driving decarbonization and digitalization through innovative products. The position involves performing post-silicon validation of automotive Ethernet products in a lab environment, executing compliance and characterization testing, analyzing test data, debugging issues, and automating test processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0–5 years of experience in post-silicon validation or related bench testing environments.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages, with the ability to quickly learn and develop Python-based automation solutions.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and debug skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in testing and analysis.
• Ability to clearly communicate test results, findings, and issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters (DMMs).
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets, PCB schematics, and industry standards/specifications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and processes independently.
• Available to Work Onsite: This position will require you to be 100% onsite.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ethernet, SerDes, and PCIe technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-silicon validation of automotive Ethernet products, including PHY and switch devices, in a bench laboratory environment.
• Implement and execute standard electrical compliance testing to verify product performance and adherence to specifications.
• Conduct analog characterization testing based on application and customer requirements.
• Perform PVT (Process, Voltage, and Temperature) validation on devices under test (DUT).
• Analyze test data and prepare clear summaries of results, findings, and recommendations.
• Support analog design engineers with issue investigation, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and utilize Python scripts to automate test equipment and DUT control, improving testing efficiency and productivity.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
• Employment contingent upon proof of legal right to work in the United States, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all on-boarding documents.
• Potential for U.S. export control license if required for certain technologies.
• Commitment to data privacy and identity theft prevention.

What This Job Offers

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