Validation Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Austin, TX is seeking a Validation Engineer to support silicon evaluation goals within the Digital Multiphase Controllers Validation Team. You will validate blocks and report progress against the product schedule.

The role involves hands-on device evaluation at chip and board level, developing automated measurement software, coordinating with global teams, and delivering evaluation plans and reports on time.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of production flows in the semiconductor industry.
• System, hardware, and mixed-signal validation and debugging skills.
• Experience automating equipment for validation tasks.
• Python scripting for measurement automation.
• Knowledge of SCPI commands for lab equipment.
• Understanding of I2C, SPI, SVID, SVI3, AVS, PMBUS, and related protocols.
• Results-driven, able to meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level with errata documentation.
• Deliver silicon evaluation plans, reports, and status updates on schedule.
• Self-track progress and escalate blockers to the validation lead promptly.
• Support Validation Lead with new requirements and tasks.
• Interface with core teams to resolve system and silicon bugs.
• Develop software and hardware for automated measurements to improve efficiency.
• Propose improvements to the silicon evaluation flow.
• Maintain calibration of equipment and ensure up-to-date certificates.

Skills

semiconductor validation

hardware validation

mixed-signal validation

automation of equipment

Python scripting

SCPI commands

I2C/SPI/PMBUS protocols

timely delivery under pressure

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

As a Validation Engineer in Digital Multiphase Controllers Validation Team in Austin, TX, you will support silicon evaluation requirements to meet evaluation goals set by the product schedule and plan. You will be responsible for fully validating blocks or sections of blocks against the plan as set by the marketing, industry, and design requirements within the timeline agreed at the concept phase of the product. You will work with the validation teams in multiple geographic locations to discover all the bugs the prototype controllers have for a successful sample delivery to customers & confident market ramp up of the products.

• Perform physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level and document errata to support necessary device modifications.
• Deliver silicon evaluation plans, evaluation reports, and regular status updates for the assigned tasks within the agreed timelines by the validation schedule.
• Self-track against the schedule and highlight any issues preventing progress promptly to the validation lead
• Support Validation Lead with any newly requested requirements or tasks.
• Interface directly with members of core teams to resolve application (system bugs) and device-related (silicon bug) issues.
• Develop software & hardware for automated measurements to improve execution efficiency.
• Independently develop ideas to improve silicon evaluation flow.
• Keep track of equipment calibration and take necessary steps to ensure up to date calibration certificates

Job Description

100% onsite

As a Validation Engineer in Digital Multiphase Controllers Validation Team in Austin, TX, you will support silicon evaluation requirements to meet evaluation goals set by the product schedule and plan. You will be responsible for fully validating blocks or sections of blocks against the plan as set by the marketing, industry, and design requirements within the timeline agreed at the concept phase of the product. You will work with the validation teams in multiple geographic locations to discover all the bugs the prototype controllers have for a successful sample delivery to customers & confident market ramp up of the products.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level and document errata to support necessary device modifications.
• Deliver silicon evaluation plans, evaluation reports, and regular status updates for the assigned tasks within the agreed timelines by the validation schedule.
• Self-track against the schedule and highlight any issues preventing progress promptly to the validation lead
• Support Validation Lead with any newly requested requirements or tasks.
• Interface directly with members of core teams to resolve application (system bugs) and device-related (silicon bug) issues.
• Develop software & hardware for automated measurements to improve execution efficiency.
• Independently develop ideas to improve silicon evaluation flow.
• Keep track of equipment calibration and take necessary steps to ensure up to date calibration certificates

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of production flows in the semiconductor related industry
• System, hardware, and mixed-signal device (preferably Power management, Digital Multiphase Controllers, and DC/DC converters) validation and debugging skills
• Experience in usage & automation of all equipment required for the aforementioned validation
• Software skills sufficient to enable measurement automation script development, primarily Python.
• Knowledge of SCPI commands to communicate with lab equipment
• Understanding of communication protocols e.g. I2C, SPI, SVID, SVI3, AVS, PMBUS, etc.
• Results-oriented, able to deliver on time under tight schedule pressure, self-tracking, agile to task adaptation

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.