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Staff Validation Engineer, Silicon Validation (DC-DC Converters)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Full-time Hybrid
About the role
Renesas is seeking a Staff Validation Engineer to join the Silicon Validation team in Bengaluru, focusing on post-silicon validation of DC-DC converter products. As a technical lead and mentor, you will drive validation test planning, bench characterization, and root cause analysis for power management ICs while guiding junior engineers. The role requires a strong hands-on presence in the Bengaluru lab within a hybrid work model.
What you’ll do
- Technical lead for post-silicon validation of complex DC-DC converter products (e.g., LDO, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, Drivers, Controllers).
- Develop comprehensive validation test plans and methodologies from silicon bring-up to characterization, focusing on performance, reliability, and robust operation across various load and environmenta
- 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.
- Lead root cause analysis of complex silicon issues, collaborating closely with design, system, and test engineering teams.
- 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, and debugging techniques.
- Define requirements for, and potentially contribute to, the development of automated test scripts and frameworks for efficient validation execution.
What you’ll bring
- 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 critical performance parameters.
- Good proficiency in PCB schematics, layout review, and design considerations for high-frequency, high-current power circuits.
- Expert of bench validation methodologies and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, electronic loads, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
- 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.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.
Skills
DC-DC converter topologiesPCB schematics and layout reviewBench validation methodologiesRoot cause analysisTest planning and executionIndustry-standard EDA toolsMentorship and communicationAutomated test development
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.