Bench Validation and Characterization Manager
Core
Lead silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization for complex SoCs, managing a team of engineers and technicians while performing hands-on bench characterization and hardware design.
Role type
Senior engineering leader (Bench Validation and Characterization Manager)
Builds
Product characterization results supporting new product development and project goals
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, SoC validation, analog/mixed-signal/RF subsystems
Required skills
People leadership, silicon bring-up, validation planning, root-cause analysis, analog/mixed-signal/RF characterization, bench hardware design, automated validation scripting, lab infrastructure management, data correlation
Preferred skills
RF/mmWave/radar/wireless experience, project management, ambiguity navigation
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, VNAs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, SMUs, AWGs, pattern generators
Responsibilities
Lead silicon bring-up and validation; manage and develop validation engineering teams; define validation plans for functionality, performance, power, and reliability; lead debug and root-cause analysis; oversee characterization of analog, mixed-signal, and RF subsystems; code bench test plans and hardware design; develop automated validation solutions; own lab infrastructure and equipment; drive correlation between simulation, bench, and ATE data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
