Validation/Characterization Engineer
Core
Develop validation boards, schematics, and layouts for high-current mid-voltage regulators to ensure power solutions meet customer and market requirements.
Role type
Validation/Characterization Engineer (Power Products)
Builds
Modularized validation boards, system-level test setups, and firmware workarounds for power management ICs.
Domain
Semiconductor power electronics (analog ICs, embedded processors, power regulators)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware debugging, system-level and parametric testing, schematic and PCB layout design, scripting (Python, LabView), firmware collaboration, mixed-signal challenge resolution
Preferred skills
Analog product validation, inverter/DCDC converter simulation, semiconductor power switch knowledge (MOSFET, IGBT, SiC MOSFET), tools (Simplis, Matlab, Altium, PSPICE)
Technologies
Python, LabView, Altium, Simplis, Matlab, PSPICE
Responsibilities
Develop validation boards and schematics matching customer use-cases; Build and document full validation plans; Define validation strategy for hardware, software, and instrumentation; Implement test cases on scripting languages; Perform system-level and parametric bench tests; Debug device and setup issues; Engage with customers and application engineers on fixes; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC