Senior Staff Validation Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Catania; In loco; EUR 63.000 - 84.000; Tempo pieno

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Bonus eligible

Descrizione del lavoro

Renesas Electronics seeks a Senior Staff Validation Engineer for its new Design Center in Catania. You will drive post-silicon validation of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management ICs, ensuring products meet electrical, functional, and performance specs before release.

You will lead a global, multidisciplinary team, develop validation plans, automate test frameworks in Python, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Design, Applications, Firmware, and Quality teams to mitigate risks

Competenze

• 8–12 years of experience in power conversion, power management, semiconductor applications or related design.
• Technical leadership across programs and generations.
• Define validation methodologies, test strategies and coverage plans for complex mixed-signal ICs.
• Hands-on bench validation, characterization and debugging of hardware systems.
• Python automation for test solutions and lab automation frameworks.
• Board-level analog/digital circuit design expertise.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience supporting NPI activities from first silicon to production.

Mansioni

• Drive validation of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power ICs against specs.
• Define validation strategy, develop plans for complex products or systems.
• Ensure validation coverage, traceability, and compliance with quality standards.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and quality.
• Lead test automation, validation infrastructure, and lab improvements.
• Design and validate custom evaluation boards and hardware for silicon characterization.
• Develop automated validation frameworks and measurement scripts in Python.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers.
• Assess readiness, communicate risks, and advise release decisions.
• Establish validation metrics and monitor quality for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product Engineering, and Quality teams.

Conoscenze

Python programming

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Bench validation

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Source meters

Multimeters

Waveform generators

Logic analyzers

Thermal characterization

Descrizione del lavoro

• Compensation: EUR 63,000 - EUR 84,000 - yearly

Job Description

The Post-Silicon Validation team within the Performance Computing Power Division is building a world-class organization of highly skilled engineers across multiple global sites. Our mission is to push the boundaries of silicon validation for industry-leading integrated circuits enabling high-power, high-efficiency power management systems.

We are committed to delivering the highest level of validation quality by continuously improving test coverage, measurement accuracy, repeatability, automation, and execution efficiency while reducing overall validation time.

As a Senior Staff Validation Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary global development team and play a key role in ensuring that every new product fully meets its electrical, functional, and performance specifications before release to production. You will work closely with Design, Applications, Product Engineering, Quality, and System teams to identify, debug, and resolve silicon and system-level issues while supporting aggressive product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) schedules.

For our new Design Center in Catania, we are looking for a hand-on technical leader who thrive on innovation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and is committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

• Drive the validation of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management ICs against electrical, functional, and performance specifications.
• Define the overall validation strategy and methodologies, develop comprehensive validation plans for complex products, platforms, or systems.
• Ensure validation coverage, requirements traceability, and compliance with quality and industry standards.
• Identify validation risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure product quality and schedule adherence.
• Drive test automation, validation infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency of our advanced laboratory for complex post-silicon evaluation.
• Hand-on with design of custom evaluation boards and supporting hardware for silicon characterization.
• Hand-on with development of automated validation frameworks and measurement scripts using Python.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to validation engineers and project teams.
• Assess product readiness, communicate risks, and provide release recommendations to engineering and business leadership.
• Establish validation metrics and monitor quality performance to support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product Engineering, and Quality teams to investigate and resolve silicon and system-level bugs.
• Evaluate silicon validation results, analyze performances at device, board, and system level, identifying, documenting, and tracking silicon and application issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, with 8-12 years of experience in power conversion, power management, semiconductor applications, or related system design.
• Technical leadership experience driving validation activities across multiple programs and product generations.
• Ability to define validation methodologies, test strategies, and coverage plans for complex mixed-signal and power-management ICs.
• Proven track record of hands-on bench validation, characterization, and debugging of complex hardware systems.
• Deep hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, source meters, digital multimeters, waveform generators, logic analyzers, and thermal characterization equipment.
• Proficiency in Python programming, with experience developing automated test solutions and laboratory automation frameworks.
• Deep experience with board level analog and digital circuit design and expertise for PCB schematic creation
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute silicon validation activities while delivering high-quality results under demanding project schedules.
• Extensive experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from first silicon through production release .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global cross-functional teams.

Important

• Concise and precise communication, both internal and with customers
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity within multisite and multicultural environments
• Flexible to undertake occasional international travel
• Excellent command of verbal and written English

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is €63,000–€84,000. Please note that the final offer will depend on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and the candidate’s skill set. This role is also eligible for a bonus.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .