Validation/Test Engineer (DC-DC/AC-DC Converters)

Analog Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry seeks a Hardware Validation Engineer responsible for developing bench solutions for new products. The role involves characterizing devices, working with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a BSEE or equivalent and extensive experience in silicon validation. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in silicon validation or IC design.
• Familiarity with bench equipment and test automation tools.
• Experience with ISO standards and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop bench solutions for new products and define validation framework.
• Design, select, and document hardware for testing.
• Train and mentor interns & junior Engineers.

Skills

Silicon validation

Board-level hardware design

IC design

Test automation tools

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Influence and collaboration

Education

BSEE or similar

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Galaxy

JMP

Data Power

DataConductor

Job description

VALIDATION TEST ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Hardware Validation Engineer is responsible for developing bench solutions for new products including evaluating and selecting bench top equipment, determining test requirements, writing software, and fully characterizing the devices.

• Strong experience in the areas of DC/DC and AC/DC converters.
• Define validation framework, own and execute working with cross functional global teams.
• Developing and writing validation plans, working close with test team for characterization & bench-to-ATE correlation.
• Designing, selecting, purchasing, and documenting hardware: Bench boards, HTOL boards.
• Train and mentor interns & junior Engineers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess/demonstrate the following:

• BSEE or similar with minimum 8+ years of experience in silicon validation, board-level hardware design or IC design.
• Experience of test automation tools like NI LabVIEW etc.
• Familiarity with bench equipment including source/measurement units (SMUs), multimeters, oscilloscopes, semiconductor parametric analyzers.
• Experience with databases and yield analysis tools such as Galaxy, JMP, Data Power, or DataConductor.
• Basic understanding of embedded C firmware and micro controller architecture.
• Experience with ISO standards and documenting processes.
• Proven track record of solving complex or comprehensive problems.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills are necessary.
• Proven ability to influence teams in a positive way fostering a cooperative and productive working environment.