Senior Lead analog post-silicon validation engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Bengaluru, India seeks an experienced Analog Validation Engineer to drive silicon validation of analog blocks and high-speed interfaces. You will develop automated test methods, build validation boards, and coordinate cross-functional debugging to ensure robust IP and SoC performance.

The role emphasizes bench automation with MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW, plus hands-on instrument debugging and data-driven characterization across PVT corners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering.
• 8+ years of analog bench validation and characterization experience.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit fundamentals (DC power, gain, settling time, temp coeffs, DAC/ADC INL/DNL).
• Experience in silicon validation of analog blocks (BGR, temp sensors, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, IOs).
• Proficiency in bench automation with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW; debugging bench setups; driver development.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the validation plan for Automotive Ethernet products across device/system levels and corner cases.
• Develop efficient test methods and automation frameworks for validation setups.
• Design and implement test hardware and automated IC characterization programs using LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, and VBA.
• Lead scalable validation boards meeting stringent signal and power integrity requirements.
• Perform parametric data collection across PVT corners and drive root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Systems, Applications, Test Engineering, and Quality teams to support SoC/IP issue debugging.

Skills

Analog fundamentals

Bench automation

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Instrument debugging

Datasheet interpretation

PVT characterization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

VBA

TestStand

Job description

Job Qualification

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering. 8+ years of experience in analog bench validation and characterization. Strong understanding of analog circuit fundamentals, including DC power consumption, gain, settling time, temperature coefficients, and DAC/ADC INL/DNL. Experience in silicon validation of analog blocks such as BGR, temperature sensors, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, and IO circuits. Proficiency in bench automation techniques and tools such as MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW. Hands-on experience debugging bench setups and developing instrument drivers. Ability to interpret datasheets, prepare comprehensive test plans, and characterize devices across PVT (Process corners, Voltage and Temperature). Strong working knowledge of laboratory instruments including power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. Familiarity with automated data processing, plotting, and PCB design. Experience in validating digital IP such as Ethernet, SGMII, and other high-speed serial interfaces, as well as mixed-signal IPs and SoC IOs (preferred). Experience in Automotive and Ethernet-based systems is an added advantage. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with the product definition and design teams prior to silicon availability to thoroughly understand validation requirements- covering device-level, system-level, and compliance specifications for Automotive Ethernet products. Define and own the validation plan and schedule, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all use cases and corner conditions. Develop efficient, reusable test methods and automation frameworks for validation setups. Design and implement test hardware and automated test solutions using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, and VBA. Lead the development of scalable validation boards that meet stringent signal-and power-integrity requirements. Perform parametric data collection across PVT corners using automation to execute the full validation plan. Drive reviews with extended teams for validation boards, test results, and debug activities, collaborating closely with cross-functional groups. Work with cross-functional teams (Systems, Applications, Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality) to support SoC/IP issue debugging, root-cause analysis, and solution identification. Analyze correlation between lab evaluation results and ATE test results, and work closely with test engineers to ensure comprehensive and accurate product validation. Create validation plans based on product specifications and track progress through completion. Develop validation boards and automated IC characterization programs for the product. Debug post-silicon test failures with strong expertise in systematic root-cause analysis. The Analog Validation Engineer is responsible for assuring all instrumentation, scripting and boards are prepared prior to silicon arrival on the bench.

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