Senior Lead Analog Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Job Title

Senior Lead Analog Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead post-silicon analog validation and characterization for Automotive Ethernet products. Define validation strategy, develop test hardware and automation, execute parametric and system-level tests across PVT corners, and drive root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 8+ years of experience in analog bench validation and silicon characterization.

Responsibilities

Own and execute post-silicon validation from planning through sign-off. Work closely with design, test, systems, and quality teams to ensure product requirements are met.

• Define and own validation plans and schedules covering device-, system-, and compliance-level requirements.
• Develop reusable test methods, automation frameworks, and instrument drivers (LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, MATLAB, VBA).
• Design and develop scalable validation boards meeting signal- and power‑integrity requirements.
• Perform parametric data collection and automated characterization across PVT corners.
• Debug post-silicon failures; perform systematic root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze correlation between lab evaluation and ATE test results; collaborate with test engineers to close gaps.
• Lead cross-functional reviews for validation boards, test results, and debug activities.
• Prepare comprehensive test plans, document results, and track validation progress to completion.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience for immediate contribution.

• 8+ years of experience in analog bench validation and characterization.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit fundamentals: DC power, gain, settling time, temperature coefficients, DAC/ADC INL/DNL.
• Experience validating analog blocks such as BGR, temperature sensors, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, and IO circuits.
• Proficiency with bench automation and scripting using MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW; experience with TestStand and VBA is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience debugging bench setups and developing instrument drivers; strong familiarity with power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to interpret datasheets and prepare/execute detailed test plans; experience with PVT characterization.
• Experience validating digital IP (Ethernet, SGMII, high-speed serial interfaces) and mixed-signal IPs/SoC IOs is preferred.
• Experience in Automotive and Ethernet-based systems is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and documentation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.