Validation/Characterization Engineer
Core
Lead validation and characterization of 400V GaN power stages and low-voltage synchronous rectifiers for next-generation AI datacenter power supplies.
Role type
Senior IC validation and characterization engineer (power electronics)
Builds
400V GaN power stages and low-voltage synchronous rectifiers for AI datacenter power solutions
Domain
Semiconductor industry, power electronics, AI datacenter infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCB design (Cadence Allegro X), test automation (Python, NI TestStand, LabVIEW), lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, SMUs, DMMs, signal generators, NI PXI), statistical analysis (Cpk, distributions), root cause analysis, high-voltage circuit testing
Preferred skills
GaN device testing (COSS, double-pulse, SOA, IDSAT), soldering and board bring-up, Spotfire for data visualization, Git version control
Technologies
Cadence Allegro X, NI TestStand, LabVIEW, Python, NI PXI, Spotfire, Git
Responsibilities
Design and build validation PCBs meeting high-voltage and high-current requirements; develop automated test sequences for data collection; analyze characterization data against VVCM specifications; drive root cause analysis for failures using Design of Experiments (DoE); generate datasheet plots and statistical reports; maintain validation documentation and summaries.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC