Validation Engineer

Job Title

Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Join a product, test and validation engineering team to ensure quality and performance of integrated circuit products. You will work across development, manufacturing, and customer support to debug devices, validate designs, and optimize test and production processes.

The role supports product profitability through new product development, cost reduction, capacity expansion, and yield improvement while coordinating cross-functional problem solving with fabrication and assembly sites.

Experience Level

Entry-level - suitable for recent graduates and early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical validation, test optimization and cross-functional coordination for assigned product lines.

• Develop and implement strategies to meet profitability and yield targets (NPI, cost reduction, capacity expansion).
• Serve as primary operational point of contact for assigned product portfolio; track and resolve product issues.
• Debug devices using bench setups and lab equipment; perform device characterization and verification.
• Develop and debug test hardware and software; verify test capability and release tests to manufacturing.
• Analyze data from manufacturing and test to identify yield and reliability issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, fabrication, assembly, quality) to solve customer and production issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with wafer fabrication and assembly manufacturing contacts to ensure effective communication and problem resolution.

Requirements

Required and preferred technical skills, plus professional capabilities for effective performance in the role.

• Must-have: Basic understanding of schematics, layouts and digital components; familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope) and device debugging.
• Must-have: Programming experience in C/C++ or demonstrated ability to develop test software.
• Preferred: LabView experience and soldering skills.
• Preferred: Understanding of analog circuitry (op-amps, DC/DC power, data converters, sensing).
• Experience with automated test equipment and concepts of tester hardware/software interaction.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, initiative, and time-management to deliver projects on schedule.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field is required. Posting specifies a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.

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.