Post-Silicon Staff Validation Engineer

Job Title

Post-Silicon Staff Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Power Product group's Automotive System Power team to perform post-silicon validation and characterization of Intelligent Power Devices (IPDs) and High-Side Switches (HSS) for automotive and industrial applications. The role supports product development by developing validation plans, building and maintaining test benches, executing electrical validation, correlating results with production test equipment, and documenting findings.

This position works cross-functionally with design, system, and test teams to ensure products meet specifications and to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires 3+ years of post-silicon validation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on planning and executing silicon validation, developing test infrastructure, and reporting results.

• Develop and execute validation plans based on product specifications; track validation progress.
• Design, build, and maintain mechanical and electrical test benches and custom hardware; oversee fabrication and checkout.
• Develop automated IC characterization programs and test scripts.
• Perform electrical validation and characterization of mixed-signal ICs and building blocks; summarize results and produce validation reports.
• Perform correlation measurements between laboratory equipment and automated production test equipment (ATE).
• Support root cause analysis for functional or parametric failures and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Provide regular status updates and clear communication of any technical or schedule risks.

Requirements

Core requirements and desirable skills for the role.

• Must-have: Minimum 3+ years post-silicon validation experience.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience operating bench equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Must-have: Experience in validation planning, executing tests, data analysis, and report writing.
• Must-have: Ability to communicate in English (conversational level).
• Nice-to-have: Python scripting experience for automation and data processing.
• Nice-to-have: Background or knowledge in power electronics.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.