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We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.\nRenesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.\n Lead and manage end-to-end silicon validation activities spanning pre-silicon correlation, post-silicon functional validation, system validation, bench characterization, wafer probe evaluation, and ATE test development. Drive silicon quality, yield improvement, characterization, and production readiness while collaborating with Design, DV, DFT, Product Engineering, ATE, Applications, Firmware, and Quality teams. This enhancement aligns with responsibilities reflected in internal validation and evaluation materials.\nKey Responsibilities\nPost-Silicon & System ValidationLead silicon bring-up and debug activities for complex SoCs.\nOwn functional, subsystem, and system-level validation.\nDevelop validation plans, test specifications, and coverage strategies.\nDrive customer use-case and scenario validation.\nPerform stress, reliability, concurrency, and corner-case validation.\n\n Bench CharacterizationDefine and execute silicon characterization plans across PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) corners.\nCharacterize timing, performance, power, thermal, and analog parameters.\nCorrelate silicon measurements against simulation models and specifications.\nAnalyze silicon variation and identify design/process-related issues.\nGenerate characterization reports for product release and datasheet validation.\n\nWafer Probe / CP EvaluationManage wafer-level electrical characterization and evaluation.\nDrive correlation between wafer probe, package test, and system validation results.\nAnalyze yield excursions and process-related failures.\nSupport DFT and Product Engineering teams in test coverage improvement.\nDevelop screening methodologies and guard-band recommendations.\n\nATE ValidationCollaborate with DFT and Product Engineering teams on ATE strategies.\nReview and optimize wafer sort and final test coverage.\nValidate production test programs and characterization limits.\nDrive ATE correlation with bench and system-level measurements.\nSupport yield ramp, test time optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.\n\nLeadership & Program ManagementLead global validation teams and vendor resources.\nManage schedules, resource planning, risk assessment, and execution.\nMentor engineers in debug, characterization, and validation methodologies.\nDrive root-cause analysis and cross-functional issue resolution.\n\n Required Skills & Experience\n12-18+ years in SoC/System Validation, Characterization, Product Engineering, or ATE domains.\nExperience across the complete silicon lifecycle: \nWafer Probe (CP)\nPackage Test / Final Test\nBench Characterization\nPost-Silicon Functional Validation\nSystem Validation\nCustomer Support & Failure Analysis\n\nSoC Validation ExpertiseSoC bring-up and silicon debug\nFunctional and system validation\nUse-case and scenario validation\nSubsystem validation\nStress and reliability testing\nCoverage planning and closure\n\nBench CharacterizationPVT characterization\nTiming and performance measurements\nPower and thermal characterization\nAnalog and mixed-signal evaluation\nDatasheet parameter validation\nCorrelation analysis\n\n Wafer Probe & Product EngineeringWafer sort (CP) methodologies\nYield analysis and yield improvement\nParametric characterization\nDFT fundamentals\nScreening and guard-banding techniques\nFailure analysis flow\n\nATE ExpertiseAdvantest / Teradyne platforms\nWafer sort and final test programs\nTest coverage analysis\nCorrelation between ATE, Bench, and System results\nCharacterization limit setting\nProduction qualification support\n\nProtocol & Interface ValidationI3C, I2C, SPI, UART\nCAN/CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay\nEthernet, PCIe, USB\nDDR, LPDDR\nMIPI CSI/DSI\n\nDebug & Lab EquipmentJTAG / Lauterbach\nOscilloscope\nLogic Analyzer\nProtocol Analyzers\nThermal Chambers\nPower Analyzers\nHigh-speed measurement equipment\n\nSoftware & AutomationPython\nC/C++\nShell scripting\nTest automation frameworks\nData analytics and visualization tools\n\n Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.\nAt Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.\nWe believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.\nAre you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?\nRenesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 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