Senior Principal Analog Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in Maharashtra is seeking an experienced validation engineer to lead silicon bring-up and debug processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing validation processes, collaborating with multiple engineering teams, and ensuring production readiness. Strong hands-on skills with MCU architectures and embedded systems are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10–13+ years of experience in semiconductor validation, product engineering, or silicon debug.
• Strong hands-on background in semiconductor validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead first-silicon bring-up, debug, and issue resolution.
• Oversee validation including analog block level and system level.
• Drive ATE and bench correlation to meet performance metrics.
• Standardize validation methodologies across sites.

Skills

MCU architectures

Embedded systems

Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead first-silicon bring-up, debug, and issue resolution.
• Oversee validation of:
  • Analog block level validation – PMU (LDO, DCDC, GDET, FRO, OSC, References etc), CGU (PLL etc), ADC/DAC, WBIAS.
  • System level validation and key customer MCU use cases validation
  • Drive ATE and bench correlation.
  • Low power optimizations to meet KPIs
• Ensure robust test plans, coverage models, and sign-off criteria.
• Own validation readiness for tape-out, risk production, and mass production.
• Set clear goals, KPIs, and execution frameworks for validation programs.
• Partner closely with:
  • Design & Architecture teams
  • Product Engineering
  • Firmware/Software teams
  • Manufacturing & Quality
• Standardize validation methodologies across sites.
• Provide regular program updates to senior leadership.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related).
• 10–13+ years of experience in semiconductor validation (analog), product engineering, or silicon debug.
• Strong hands‑on background in:
  • MCU architectures
  • Embedded systems
  • Lab bring‑up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams.