Validation/Characterization Engineer

Job Title

Validation/Characterization Engineer

Role Summary

Perform post-silicon validation and characterization of power-conversion devices. Design test hardware and develop automated test software to collect and analyze device performance data and verify compliance with specifications.

Work in a lab environment to measure device behavior, identify failure modes, troubleshoot equipment or test setups, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to close validation issues.

Experience Level

Mid-level - requires 4+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Develop and execute validation and characterization test plans for power converter devices.
• Design and build test PCBs and instrumentation setups for device measurements.
• Develop automation and data-acquisition software to increase test coverage and reduce run time.
• Implement measurement methods and perform device electrical, thermal, and performance characterization.
• Troubleshoot test systems, lab equipment, and device issues; drive corrective actions.
• Analyze validation data, document results, and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design, product, and manufacturing teams to meet validation objectives and schedules.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 4+ years of experience in validation or characterization roles.
• Experience validating power converters and related power-management devices.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, and TestStand for test automation and data collection.
• Hands-on experience in a post-silicon lab environment with test hardware and instrumentation.

Preferred (nice-to-have):

• Experience creating validation plans and performing PCB schematic capture.
• Experience using Spotfire or similar tools for data analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to ramp up on new systems quickly and take initiative to drive results.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field (Bachelor's degree explicitly listed).

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.