Staff Validation Engineer
Renesas · Posted Nov 3
Semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries
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About the role
The Silicon Validation team at Renesas in Bengaluru validates next-generation power management ICs, including DC-DC converter products. The role is a staff-level technical lead position focused on post-silicon validation, bench characterization, debugging, and validation board development for high-frequency power circuits. The engineer will also mentor junior validation engineers and collaborate with design, system, firmware, product, and application engineering teams.
What you will do
- Technical lead for post-silicon validation of complex DC-DC converter products (e.g., LDO, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, Drivers, Controllers, etc…).
- Develop comprehensive validation test plans and methodologies from silicon bring-up to characterization, focusing on performance, reliability, and robust operation across various load and environmental conditions (including load transient, ripple, parasitic effects).
- Drive the definition and implementation of validation techniques, including automated test development and data analysis.
- Perform hands-on initial silicon bring-up, debugging, and characterization on the bench using advanced lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, SMUs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, thermal chambers, etc.).
- Lead root cause analysis of complex silicon issues, collaborating closely with design, system, and test engineering teams to drive timely resolutions.
- Develop custom test setups, validation boards (PCB schematics and layout review), and fixtures to thoroughly test DC-DC converter performance.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior validation engineers on DC-DC converter principles, validation methodologies, test planning, debugging techniques, and best practices.
- Foster a technical learning environment within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Define requirements for, and potentially contribute to, the development of automated test scripts and frameworks for efficient validation execution.
- Contribute to the selection, adoption, and optimization of validation tools and infrastructure to improve overall team efficiency.
- Act as a lead between the Silicon Validation team and cross-functional teams including IC Design, System Design, Firmware, Product Engineering, and Application Engineering.
- Drive effective communication of validation findings, risks, and recommendations to various stakeholders.
- Ensure validation activities adhere to rigorous quality standards, functional safety requirements, and operational protocols (e.g., ESD, safety).
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes (e.g., SWIFT process adoption) and documentation standards.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 9+ years of extensive, hands-on experience in Electrical/Electronic Post-Silicon Validation, with a significant focus on DC-DC converters and power management ICs.
- Strong technical experience in DC-DC converter topologies (e.g., Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, LDOs, Gate Drivers), control schemes, and their critical performance parameters (efficiency, ripple, load transient, stability, EMI/EMC).
- Good proficiency in PCB schematics, layout review, and design considerations for high-frequency, high-current power circuits.
- Experience with validation board design is a significant plus.
- Expert of bench validation methodologies and debugging techniques.
- Highly skilled in using and interpreting data from lab equipment such as high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, electronic loads, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.
- Proven ability to perform root cause analysis of complex silicon issues and drive solutions collaboratively with design teams.
- Experience with test planning and execution for silicon validation across various corners (PVT), operating modes, and stress conditions.
- Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic/layout viewing, simulation analysis, and potentially test pattern generation (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, Siemens Calibre, Synopsys Verdi, etc.).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment with a strong presence in the Bengaluru lab.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Renesas
Renesas Electronics Corporation is a global semiconductor manufacturer that designs and supplies advanced embedded processors, microcontrollers, analog, power, and connectivity solutions. Serving the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors, the company delivers integrated technology to support smarter and more sustainable applications worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 21629 employees
- Founded
- 2002-11-01
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO
Shuhei Shinkai
CFO
Vivek Bhan
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering
Stephen Limoges
Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer
Utae Nakanishi
CHRO
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