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Validation Digital

NXP Semiconductors
August 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
$145,000 - $145,000 USD yearly
Test Engineering Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Validation Digital

Role Summary

Engineer responsible for designing, developing and testing automation solutions for ASIC silicon validation. Work with validation test teams to automate test flows across board farms and handlers, and ensure reliable execution across process, voltage and temperature corners.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Position requires approximately two (2) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include implementing and maintaining automated validation infrastructure and ensuring reliable test execution.

  • Design, develop and deploy automation solutions for ASIC silicon validation across PVT corners.
  • Automate and maintain SLT handlers to ensure smooth execution and expected yield of test results.
  • Integrate automation systems with existing validation test infrastructure and test content.
  • Collaborate with validation test engineers to collect and automate test flows for board farms and handlers.
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation of automated test flows to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Collect, analyze and monitor data from board farms and handlers to identify trends and troubleshoot issues.
  • Travel up to ~5% per year within the US and potentially to India, as needed.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience and skills.

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in system validation and functional testing.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and debugging experience for validation systems.
  • Experience with System on Chip (SoC) validation or verification.
  • Experience developing automation for silicon validation, including handler/board-farm automation.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing test data to monitor performance and diagnose issues.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or foreign equivalent; related technical fields accepted.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-08-14