Validation Engineer: Silicon Evaluation & Automation (Onsite)

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

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.