Principal Validation Engineer

Nexperia; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in the Netherlands seeks a Principal Validation Engineer to lead validation and characterization of cutting-edge semiconductor products. You will define strategies, drive automation, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure functionality, quality and reliability from concept to production.

You will guide testing across process, voltage, and temperature ranges, analyze data, and implement corrective actions, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with global teams to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Several years of semiconductor validation/characterization experience.
• Strong knowledge of silicon validation and data analysis techniques.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Programming and automation in Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience with mixed-signal, power management, or isolation devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define validation strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new semiconductor products.
• Lead silicon validation and characterization across process, voltage, and temperature.
• Develop automated validation solutions, measurement setups, and test methodologies.
• Analyze results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Correlate simulation, lab, and production test data to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation processes and data analytics.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineers within project teams.
• Support customer investigations and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Validation engineering

Semiconductor

Data analysis

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

TestStand

MATLAB

Job description

About the role

As a Principal Validation Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of innovative semiconductor products from concept through production. You will lead validation and characterization activities, define validation strategies, and drive continuous improvements in automation, measurement techniques, and data analysis. Working closely with Design, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Applications, and Systems teams, you will ensure products meet functionality, performance, quality, and reliability requirements. As a technical leader, you will contribute to solving complex engineering challenges and help shape validation methodologies across the organization.

What you will do

• Define validation strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new semiconductor products.
• Lead silicon validation and characterization activities across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Develop and implement automated validation solutions, measurement setups, and test methodologies.
• Analyze validation results, identify root causes of issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Correlate simulation, laboratory, and production test data to improve product performance and robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation processes, automation, and data analytics.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineers within project teams.
• Support customer investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and competitive benchmarking activities.

What you will need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in semiconductor validation, characterization, product engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of silicon validation, laboratory measurements, and data analysis techniques.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Experience in debugging complex technical issues and driving effective solutions.
• Programming and automation experience using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience with mixed-signal, interface, power management, or isolation semiconductor products is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
• A structured, analytical, and results-driven approach to problem solving.

Why join us?

At Nexperia, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative semiconductor technologies that power essential electronics worldwide. You will collaborate with highly skilled international teams, contribute to the development of next-generation products, and play an important role in advancing validation excellence across the organization.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated.

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment. Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.

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