Principal Validation Engineer

Job Title

Principal Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead validation and characterization activities for semiconductor products from concept through production. Define validation strategies, drive automation and measurement techniques, and coordinate with Design, Test, Product Engineering, Applications, and Systems teams.

Act as a technical leader: solve complex engineering problems, improve validation methodologies, and coach engineers across projects.

Experience Level

Senior - principal-level role. Several years of experience in semiconductor validation, characterization, or product engineering expected.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, executing, and improving validation activities.

• Define validation strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new semiconductor products.
• Lead silicon validation and characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Develop and implement automated validation solutions, measurement setups, and test methodologies.
• Analyze validation results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Correlate simulation, laboratory, and production test data to improve product performance and robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation processes, automation, and data analytics.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineers within project teams.
• Support customer investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and competitive benchmarking activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Several years of hands-on experience in semiconductor validation, characterization, or product engineering.
• Strong knowledge of silicon validation, laboratory measurements, and data analysis techniques.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Experience debugging complex technical issues and driving effective solutions.
• Programming and automation experience using Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional and global teams.
• Structured, analytical, and results-driven approach to problem solving.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with mixed-signal, interface, power management, or isolation semiconductor products.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Nexperia

Headquarters: Cabuyao, Philippines

Nexperia is a global leader in semiconductor development with a focus on in-house production. The company boasts a strong international network and is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry, providing a dynamic environment for its employees.