Validation Engineer

Job Title

Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Work on validation of next-generation PMIC (power management IC) products at TI's Oulu design center, covering silicon bring-up, laboratory measurements, test automation, and system-level debug. The role combines hands-on lab execution with ownership of validation methodology and cross-functional technical leadership across silicon, hardware, software, and systems domains.

Experience Level

Mid-level - typically 3–5 years of relevant validation, application, or semiconductor laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Define validation plans, methodologies, and coverage for next-generation PMIC products.
• Perform silicon bring-up, laboratory testing, and validation of power electronics hardware.
• Develop and maintain test automation, measurement scripts, and validation infrastructure to increase coverage and reduce data-collection time.
• Perform root-cause analysis of complex silicon, hardware, or system-level issues and translate findings into engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with systems, applications, design, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve product robustness.
• Document and present test results tailored to the audience.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 3–5 years' experience in validation, application engineering, or related semiconductor lab/test development roles.
• Practical experience with test automation and data analysis using Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on laboratory measurement and validation infrastructure development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to influence cross-functional teams and present findings.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with automotive standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 16750.
• Knowledge of PCB design and fabrication processes.
• Experience with issue-tracking tools (Jira) and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted code generation tools (e.g., Claude Code, Nigel AI) for building and validating test automation.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field is specified (Degree Level: Master's Degree).

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.