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Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Validation Engineer to take ownership of the validation function for our IC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive validation plans, developing validation hardware and software, automating test setups, and ensuring the overall quality of silicon sign-off for production release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Validation Efforts: Design and execute hands-on validation plans for automotive IC projects, including hardware and software development for validation and automation setups.
• Silicon Debugging: Perform silicon debugging to identify and resolve issues, ensuring production-grade quality for silicon sign-off.
• EMI/EMC Testing: Conduct in-house EMI/EMC tests and coordinate with external certification bodies for testing and approval.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Design and DV (Design Verification) teams pre- and post-PG to ensure closure on DFT (Design for Test), validation plans, and specifications.
• Collaborate with the Test team to correlate validation and test results, ensuring optimal fault coverage (FT) and a high-quality, cost-effective build.
• Partner with the Product Engineering team to execute all IC qualification requirements and oversee release to production.
• Project Management Support: Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure the project remains on track with respect to budget and schedule commitments.
• Participating in APPIT: actively plan and contribute to continues improvement of Automation Process Package IP and Test.
• Mentoring Junior Engineers : Mentor and guide new college graduate engineers (>2 NCGs), helping them develop skills in validation and ensuring their successful integration to the team

• Proven experience in silicon validation, including hands-on development of validation hardware, software, and test automation.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC testing and debugging, including experience coordinating with external certification houses.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, including Design, DV, Test, and Product Engineering teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Experience in contributing to APPIT and paper presentation skills
• Solid knowledge of DFT principles, silicon debug methodologies, and IC qualification processes.