Associate Validation Engineer
SemtechJob Title
Associate Validation Engineer
Role Summary
Hands-on validation engineer in a Bristol-based semiconductor R&D team. The role focuses on testing and validating high-speed optical components, ICs, and modules and supporting new-product validation from test planning through reporting.
Work closely with designers, product and test engineers to develop test approaches, build validation solutions (hardware, software, documentation), and perform high-speed laboratory measurements at 10 Gbit/s and above.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Graduate. Suitable for recent graduates with approximately 0–2 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Contribute to validation planning, execution, and reporting for high-speed semiconductor products.
- Support design meetings and help develop test approaches for new products.
- Assist in building validation solutions: test hardware, software, and documentation.
- Select and set up bench-top test equipment for validation tasks.
- Develop test automation using Python or LabVIEW.
- Collaborate with designers, product, test, and applications engineers.
- Participate in validation review meetings and present findings.
- Produce clear, accurate validation reports.
- Perform hands-on testing and high-speed lab measurements at ≥10 Gbit/s.
- Gain exposure to high-speed signal integrity and schematic/layout work using Altium.
Requirements
Key skills and attributes expected for the role.
- Genuine curiosity for electronics, test, and measurement; quick to learn.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D lab environment and staying focused under pressure.
- Practical experience or aptitude with laboratory measurement equipment and test setups.
- Basic programming or scripting ability (Python or LabVIEW) or eagerness to develop it.
- Team player with good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Strong self-motivation and ability to pick up new tools and techniques independently.
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving approach.
Education Requirements
BSc or MSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (EE/ECE) or a closely related discipline.
About the Company
Company: Semtech
Headquarters: Camarillo, California, USA
Semtech Corporation is a high-performance semiconductor company providing IoT systems and Cloud connectivity solutions. The company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions that support a smarter, more connected, and sustainable planet, with a dedication to quality across infrastructure, industrial, and consumer markets.
