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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 About the Role:\nWe are seeking a highly experienced and deeply hands-on Staff Validation Engineer to join our dynamic Silicon Validation team in Bengaluru. In this critical role, you will serve as a technical lead and mentor, driving the post-silicon validation of cutting-edge DC-DC converter products. Your profound expertise in power electronics, silicon validation methodologies, and PCB design will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our next-generation power management ICs. You will not only lead complex validation efforts but also guide and technically ramp up junior validation engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.\nResponsibilities:\n Technical Leadership & Architecture:Technical lead for post-silicon validation of complex DC-DC converter products (e.g., LDO, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, Drivers, Controllers, etc…).\nDevelop comprehensive validation test plans and methodologies from silicon bring-up to characterization, focusing on performance, reliability, and robust operation across various load and environmental conditions (including load transient, ripple, parasitic effects).\nDrive the definition and implementation of validation techniques, including automated test development and data analysis.\n\n Hands-on Validation & Debug:Perform hands-on initial silicon bring-up, debugging, and characterization on the bench using advanced lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, SMUs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, thermal chambers, etc.).\nLead root cause analysis of complex silicon issues, collaborating closely with design, system, and test engineering teams to drive timely resolutions.\nDevelop custom test setups, validation boards (PCB schematics and layout review), and fixtures to thoroughly test DC-DC converter performance.\n\nMentorship & Guidance:Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior validation engineers on DC-DC converter principles, validation methodologies, test planning, debugging techniques, and best practices.\nFoster a technical learning environment within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.\n\nTest Development & Automation:Define requirements for, and potentially contribute to, the development of automated test scripts and frameworks for efficient validation execution.\nContribute to the selection, adoption, and optimization of validation tools and infrastructure to improve overall team efficiency.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration:Act as a lead between the Silicon Validation team and cross-functional teams including IC Design, System Design, Firmware, Product Engineering, and Application Engineering.\nDrive effective communication of validation findings, risks, and recommendations to various stakeholders.\n\n Quality & Compliance:Ensure validation activities adhere to rigorous quality standards, functional safety requirements, and operational protocols (e.g., ESD, safety).\nContribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes (e.g., SWIFT process adoption) and documentation standards.\n\nRequired Skills & Experience:\n9+ years of extensive, hands-on experience in Electrical/Electronic Post-Silicon Validation, with a significant focus on DC-DC converters and power management ICs.\n Strong technical experience in DC-DC converter topologies (e.g., Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, LDOs, Gate Drivers), control schemes, and their critical performance parameters (efficiency, ripple, load transient, stability, EMI/EMC).\nGood proficiency in PCB schematics, layout review, and design considerations for high-frequency, high-current power circuits. Experience with validation board design is a significant plus.\nExpert of bench validation methodologies and debugging techniques. Highly skilled in using and interpreting data from lab equipment such as high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, electronic loads, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.\nProven ability to perform root cause analysis of complex silicon issues and drive solutions collaboratively with design teams.\nExperience with test planning and execution for silicon validation across various corners (PVT), operating modes, and stress conditions.\nFamiliarity with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic/layout viewing, simulation analysis, and potentially test pattern generation (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, Siemens Calibre, Synopsys Verdi, etc.).\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a hybrid work environment with a strong presence in the Bengaluru lab.\n Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.\nWhy Join Our Team:\nThis is a unique opportunity to be a lead in our growing Silicon Validation team in India. You will play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge DC-DC products to market, shaping our validation methodologies, and directly contributing to the technical growth of your team members. If you are passionate about power electronics, enjoy hands-on validation, and thrive in a mentorship role, we encourage you to apply.\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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