About the role
Job Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in analog bench validation and characterization.
- Strong understanding of analog circuit fundamentals, including DC power consumption, gain, settling time, temperature coefficients, and DAC/ADC INL/DNL.
- Experience in silicon validation of analog blocks such as BGR, temperature sensors, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, and IO circuits.
- Proficiency in bench automation techniques and tools such as MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW.
- Hands‑on experience debugging bench setups and developing instrument drivers.
- Ability to interpret datasheets, prepare comprehensive test plans, and characterize devices across PVT (Process corners, Voltage and Temperature).
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory instruments including power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
- Familiarity with automated data processing, plotting, and PCB design.
- Experience in validating digital IP such as Ethernet, SGMII, and other high‑speed serial interfaces, as well as mixed‑signal IPs and SoC IOs (preferred).
- Experience in Automotive and Ethernet‑based systems is an added advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the product definition and design teams prior to silicon availability to thoroughly understand validation requirements- covering device‑level, system‑level, and compliance specifications for Automotive Ethernet products.
- Define and own the validation plan and schedule, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all use cases and corner conditions.
- Develop efficient, reusable test methods and automation frameworks for validation setups.
- Design and implement test hardware and automated test solutions using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, and VBA.
- Lead the development of scalable validation boards that meet stringent signal‑ and power‑integrity requirements.
- Perform parametric data collection across PVT corners using automation to execute the full validation plan.
- Drive reviews with extended teams for validation boards, test results, and debug activities, collaborating closely with cross‑functional groups.
- Work with cross‑functional teams (Systems, Applications, Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality) to support SoC/IP isue debugging, root‑cause analysis, and solution identification.
- Analyze correlation between lab evaluation results and ATE test results, and work closely with test engineers to ensure comprehensive and accurate product validation.
- Create validation plans based on product specifications and track progress through completion.
- Develop validation boards and automated IC characterization programs for the product.
- Debug post‑silicon test failures with strong expertise in systematic root‑cause analysis.
- The Analog Validation Engineer is responsible for assuring all instrumentation, scripting and boards are prepared prior to silicon arrival on the bench.
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NXP Semiconductors drives innovation in the automotive and IoT sectors, attracting engineers and tech experts dedicated to cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on automotive and IoT markets, driving growth.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities for engineers.
- •Investment in R&D supports innovation and technological advancement.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive semiconductor industry may pressure margins.
- •Dependence on automotive sector exposes company to market fluctuations.
- •Complex global supply chains can lead to operational challenges.
Why NXP Semiconductors
- •Leading provider of secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.
- •Pioneers in automotive radar and advanced driver-assistance systems.
- •Robust portfolio in secure identification solutions sets it apart.
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About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company that provides high-performance mixed signal and standard product solutions. The company focuses on automotive, security, and IoT applications.