Graduate - Validation Engineer

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participate in incentive plan

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG is seeking a candidate in San Jose, California, for post‑silicon validation roles focused on automotive Ethernet application products. Successful applicants will work on validation, compliance testing, and characterization, requiring strong programming and debugging skills.

The role demands a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and includes a competitive wage range of $92,000 to $118,000 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in post-silicon validation.
• Familiar with Python or other programming languages.
• Strong hands-on experience with issue debugging.
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-silicon validation on bench for automotive Ethernet application products.
• Execute standard electrical compliance testing.
• Conduct analog characterization based on application requirements.
• Analyze test data and generate clear summaries of results.

Skills

Post-silicon validation

Python programming

Issue debugging

Electrical instruments usage

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

DMMs

Job description

Your Role

• Validation: Perform post‑silicon validation on bench for automotive Ethernet application products, including PHY and switch devices
• Compliance: Implement and execute standard electrical compliance testing
• Characterization: Conduct analog characterization based on application requirements
• Testing: Perform PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) validation on devices under test (DUT)
• Analysis: Analyze test data and generate clear summaries of results
• Debugging: Support analog designers in issue debugging and root‑cause analysis
• Automation: Utilize Python to automate test equipment and DUT processes to improve efficiency

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0–5 years of experience in post‑silicon validation
• Programming: Familiarity with Python or other programming languages, with the ability to quickly learn and apply Python
• Protocols: Exposure to Ethernet, SerDes, or PCIe is a plus
• Debugging: Strong hands‑on experience with issue debugging and root‑cause analysis
• Details: Detail‑oriented with a proactive, self‑driven mindset and strong problem‑solving skills
• Communication: Ability to accurately and clearly report results and issues in a timely manner
• Instrumentation: Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNA, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and DMMs
• Documentation: Ability to read and interpret datasheets, PCB schematics, and technical specifications

Wage range: Minimum $92,000.00, maximum $118,000.00 (depending on major and highest level of education completed)

All employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on‑boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon’s ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon’s sole discretion.

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