Senior Engineer I - Validation

Job Title

Senior Engineer I - Validation

Role Summary

This role performs validation engineering for semiconductor products, focusing on planning, executing, and documenting validation tests to ensure product quality and performance.

The position is part of a product engineering/validation team and works with design, test, firmware, and system teams to reproduce, isolate, and resolve hardware and system-level issues.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience not specified in the source posting.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop and execute validation and verification test plans for silicon and system-level features.
• Design and build test benches and automated test sequences to exercise device functionality and performance.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data; produce clear reports and bug tickets.
• Debug functional and electrical failures using lab equipment and collaborate with design and firmware teams to root-cause issues.
• Develop scripts and tools to improve test coverage and automation.
• Support characterization, regression testing, and release validation activities.

Requirements

Key skills and experience expected (when specified by employer):

• Must-have (typical): Hands-on experience with hardware/ASIC validation, test development, and debugging in lab environments; proficiency with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python).
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies) and data collection workflows.
• Ability to analyze test results, create reproducible test cases, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with embedded systems, FPGA bring-up, and semiconductor industry validation flows; experience with automated test frameworks and continuous validation systems.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.