Validation and Characterization Engineer

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM is seeking a Validation and Characterization Engineer in Plano, Texas. You will join the engineering team to evaluate semiconductor products throughout development, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability.

You will develop software and hardware testing solutions, collect and analyze data across PVT, and collaborate with design, ATE, and systems teams to meet milestones. On-site role with hands-on lab work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in semiconductor validation/characterization or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with PCB assembly and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and hardware solutions to enhance sensor testing.
• Assist characterization data collection and analysis across PVT.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
• Assist post-silicon debug to identify root causes with lab instruments.
• PCB soldering and assembly tasks.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Spotfire

Job description

Validation and Characterization Engineer – Plano, Texas, United States

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

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.