Hardware Validation Engineer - Test Hardware & FA

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Hardware Validation Engineer to support validation of electrical test hardware for product analysis. You will verify board designs against translated test patterns, troubleshoot issues, and document findings.

Collaborate with FAEs, Hardware Design, Test Engineering and Failure Analysis teams to ensure successful validation and release of test hardware.

Qualifications

• Solid background in test engineering, including hardware validation methodologies.
• Proficiency in debugging test patterns, understanding test flows and ATE testing.
• Expertise in troubleshooting test hardware, including tester supply resources, load boards, and socket boards for Failure Analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑oriented environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate electrical test hardware to ensure accuracy and reliability for product analysis.
• Ensure test patterns and board designs meet validation standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and setup issues to optimize performance.
• Ensure workable test patterns and board designs through a thorough validation process.
• Document validation results and findings in comprehensive reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across multiple NXP locations to drive hardware validation and release.

Skills

Test engineering

Debugging test patterns

Hardware validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Report writing

Tools

Advantest Exascale SMT8

Cohu Diamond 10 ITE

Oscilloscopes

High-voltage supplies

Python

C++

Java

LabVIEW

Linux Shell scripting

Allegro PCB Editor Viewer

TinyCAD

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Hardware Validation Engineer to support validation of electrical test hardware for product analysis. You will verify board designs against translated test patterns, troubleshoot issues, and document findings.

Collaborate with FAEs, Hardware Design, Test Engineering and Failure Analysis teams to ensure successful validation and release of test hardware.