Sr Validation Engineer

Job Title

Sr Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Validate Power Management ICs (PMICs) in the lab: derive validation techniques from functional specifications, create test plans, build test benches and boards, implement test cases in software, execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and produce validation reports.

Work within a cross-site Validation Automation Group to increase automation of validation suites for Digital Power products; collaborate with circuit designers, applications engineers, software, and QA.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting lists 2–5 years of post-silicon bench validation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, implementing, and executing validation for PMICs and improving automation.

• Understand IC functional specifications and derive validation strategies and test plans.
• Design and build test bench setups and PCB-level hardware for validation.
• Implement test cases and lab automation scripts (Python) and maintain reusable software frameworks.
• Execute test suites, gather and analyze measurement data, and produce validation reports.
• Design open and extendable hardware for automated test environments.
• Debug failures, perform root-cause analysis, and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-site teams; communicate results clearly to internal and customer stakeholders.
• Deliver results on schedule; accept occasional international travel.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes.

• Post-silicon bench validation experience (2–5 years as listed).
• Knowledge of power management applications for consumer electronics.
• Familiarity with voltage regulators (Buck, Buck-Boost, LDO), key parameters, and measurement methods.
• Proven lab automation experience and ability to improve manual techniques.
• Board-level analog and digital circuit design expertise for PCB schematic creation.
• Proficiency in Python, especially for lab automation and instrument control.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills; ability to work with minimal instructions.
• Concise, precise verbal and written communication in English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working in cross-site or multicultural teams.
• Flexibility for occasional international travel.

Education Requirements

University degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.

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.