Senior Staff Validation Engineer, Silicon Validation (DC-DC Converters)

Job Title

Senior Staff Validation Engineer, Silicon Validation (DC-DC Converters)

Role Summary

Technical architect for post-silicon validation of DC-DC converter products based in the Bengaluru lab. Lead silicon bring-up, characterization, and validation strategy for power-management ICs.

Mentor validation engineers, drive cross-functional debugging and test automation, and ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Experience Level

Senior-level — typically requires 12+ years of hands-on post-silicon validation experience focused on DC-DC converters and power-management ICs.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Define validation architecture and methodologies from silicon bring-up through characterization and reliability testing.
• Perform hands-on silicon bring-up, bench validation and debugging using oscilloscopes, SMUs, network/spectrum analyzers, thermal chambers, and related lab equipment.
• Lead root-cause analysis of complex silicon issues and coordinate with IC design, system, firmware, and product teams to implement fixes.
• Design and review validation PCBs, test fixtures, and custom test setups; review schematics and layouts for high-frequency/high-current power circuits.
• Develop and guide automated test scripts and frameworks; contribute to selection and optimization of validation tools and infrastructure.
• Mentor and technically ramp up junior and senior validation engineers on test planning, debugging techniques, and best practices.
• Ensure validation activities adhere to quality, safety and ESD standards and maintain clear documentation of findings, risks, and recommendations.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 12+ years of hands-on electrical/electronics post-silicon validation experience with focus on DC-DC converters and power-management ICs.
• Deep knowledge of DC-DC topologies (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, LDOs, gate drivers) and performance parameters (efficiency, ripple, load transient, stability, EMI/EMC).
• Strong proficiency in PCB schematic and layout review for high-frequency, high-current power circuits; experience designing validation boards.
• Expertise in bench validation and debugging using high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power meters, spectrum/network analyzers, SMUs, and related tools.
• Proven experience in root-cause analysis and test planning across PVT corners, operating modes, and stress conditions.
• Familiarity with EDA and simulation tools (examples: Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, Siemens Calibre, Synopsys Verdi).
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills; ability to work in a hybrid model with a strong presence in the Bengaluru lab.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with automated test frameworks and data-analysis tools.
• Experience validating automotive or industrial-grade power ICs.

Education Requirements

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

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.