Validation and Characterization Engineer

ams-OSRAM USA Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM USA Inc. seeks a Validation and Characterization Engineer to support evaluation and validation of semiconductor products across development lifecycle. You will contribute to ensuring performance, quality, and reliability of sensor technologies.

The role requires hands-on engineering in a fast-paced environment, collaboration with design, ATE and systems teams, and experience with data analysis and debugging using lab instruments. Join a global leader in optical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor validation/characterization or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration across engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and hardware solutions to enhance testing capabilities of our sensors.
• Assist characterization efforts in data collection and analysis across PVT.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet critical schedule milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, ATE, systems engineering) to ensure milestones and resolve customer issues.
• Assist post-silicon debugging to find root causes using lab instruments (oscilloscope, function generator, SMU).
• PCB soldering and assembly

Skills

Python/Perl/C/C++

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

PCB debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function Generator

SMU

PCB soldering equipment

LabVIEW

Spotfire

Job description

Career Opportunities: Validation and Characterization Engineer (24271)

Requisition ID24271-Posted10/07/2026

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics.

At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day.

Show the world what you are made of.

Your new responsibilities

ams OSRAM is a global leader in optical solutions. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich people’s lives. This is what we mean by Sensing is Life. Our around 20,000+ employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnoses more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience.

We are seeking a motivated Validation an Characterization Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of innovative sensor technologies. This role will support the evaluation and validation of semiconductor products throughout the development lifecycle, helping ensure product performance, quality, and reliability.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and solutions-oriented engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on technical environment and contributing to the successful development of next generation sensing solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop software and hardware solutions to enhance testing capabilities of our sensors
• Assist characterization efforts in data collection and analysis across PVT
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet critical schedule milestones
• Work with cross-functional teams (design, ATE, systems engineering, etc.) to ensure milestones completion and assist in resolving customer related issues
• Assist post-silicon debug efforts to find root cause of issues using lab instruments (i.e. oscilloscope, function generator, smu, etc.)
• PCB soldering and assembly

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor validation, characterization, product engineering, test engineering, or a related field preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering functions
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Basic understanding of PCB assembly, soldering, and hardware debugging
• Familiarity with programming and/or scripting languages (Python, Perl, C/C++, etc.) preferred
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools (i.e. Spotfire) preferred