Lead Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in India is seeking an experienced Silicon Validation Engineer with 8–12 years in post-silicon validation and pre-silicon emulation of digital SOCs. You will validate microcontrollers, study architectures, and work with lab equipment to ensure product readiness.

The role requires strong C and Assembly programming skills, deep knowledge of USB, Ethernet, DDR, PCIe, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART and timers, and excellent engineering documentation and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in post-silicon validation or pre-silicon emulation.
• Strong C programming and assembly language skills.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architecture and instruction sets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out post-silicon validation for IP blocks and SOC level.
• Set up and operate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Work independently and provide technical direction to junior team members.
• Interface with Design, Verification, Applications, Product, Test Eng, and Marketing.
• Develop validation requirements and test plans for peripherals and SOC operation.
• Validate and debug silicon to support product releases.
• Develop and improve automated validation setups and scripts.

Skills

Post-silicon validation

C programming

Assembly language

MCU architectures

Lab proficiency

Documentation & comms

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech (ECE/Electrical)

Tools

USB

Ethernet

DDR

PCIe

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

TIMERS

Job description

Job Description: Years of Experience 8 -12 Yrs.

Requirements

• Experienced professionals in post -silicon validation /Pre – Silicon emulation of digital SOCs.
• Solid experience validating microcontrollers, good knowledge of microcontroller architecture and instruction set.
• Strong experience in C programming language and Assembly Language.
• Solid understanding of Key Peripherals: USB, Ethernet, DDR, PCIe, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, TIMERS, etc.
• Excellent engineering documentation skills, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Well organized, methodical, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you will focus on carrying out post silicon validation for different IP blocks on leading edge process technology at IP/SOC level.
• Skilled use of standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, and other measurement instruments.
• Work independently and provide technical direction for junior team members.
• Interface with and support Design, Verification, Applications, Product and Test Engineering, Marketing, and other design organizations.
• Develop validation requirements and validation test plans for both peripherals and full chip SOC operation based on reference manual and design requirements.
• Validate and debug Silicon in support of product release.
• Develop and improve automated validation setups and scripts.
• Bring up validation test boards, setups, and independently collect data and debug issues.
• Extensive experience in post silicon validation, able to automate the validation process to reduce the overall validation cycle time.

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech (ECE/Electrical)

Company Information

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Company Culture

Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

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