System Validation Leader

We are seeking an experienced Silicon System Validation Leader to lead the validation strategy, execution, and team development for a portfolio of advanced Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs), including multiphase controllers, DrMOS/power stages, point-of-load (POL) regulators, integrated power modules, and digital power solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 20 validation engineers and technicians, ensuring comprehensive silicon and system-level validation from first silicon through production release.

This role combines deep technical expertise in power electronics with strong people leadership, organizational management, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence. The leader will establish validation methodologies, drive product quality, accelerate time-to-market, and build a high-performing validation organization supporting next-generation computing, AI, networking, telecom, industrial, and automotive power solutions.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

Technical Leadership

Own the end-to-end validation strategy forMulti-phase voltage regulator controllersSmart power stages (DrMOS, SPS)POL regulators and DC-DC convertersIntegrated power modulesDigital power management devicesPMBus and telemetry-enabled productsDevelop comprehensive validation plans coveringFunctional ,Performance and System level validationElectrical characterizationCorner and stress testingReliability testingSystem-Level validation

System-Level Validation

Lead validation in representative customer environments including:

CPUs and GPUsData center platformsIndustrial computing systems

Establish system validation platforms supporting:

AI server power architecturesHigh-current multiphase VR solutions

Team Leadership and Organizational Management

Manage and grow a validation organization of approximately 20 engineers, including

Silicon and System Validation engineersAutomation engineers

Responsibilities include:

Workforce planning and hiringGoal setting and performance managementCareer development and succession planningMentoring technical leaders and senior engineersBudget ownership and resource allocationOrganization capability development

Create a culture of:

Technical excellence and Data-driven decision makingContinuous improvement and Customer-centric qualityCross-functional collaboration

Validation Infrastructure and Automation

Drive development of scalable validation infrastructure:

Hardware

Automated characterization racksThermal chambersHigh-current load systemsPower and Network analyzersOscilloscopesEnvironmental stress systems

Software

Python-based automation frameworksLabVIEW applicationsInstrument control softwareAutomated data analyticsDashboard and reporting toolsStatistical analysis systems

Lead initiatives to improve:

Validation coverageTest repeatabilityAutomation efficiencyData qualityThroughput and productivity

Cross-Functional Engagement

Partner closely with:

Design , Applications , Test Engineering and Project management teams Key customers

Provide validation feedback to influence:

Architecture decisionsSilicon revisionsFirmware developmentProduct roadmap planning

Failure Analysis and Root Cause Leadership

Lead investigation of:

Silicon anomaliesCustomer-returned unitsCharacterization failuresReliability failures

Utilize structured methodologies including:

Root cause analysis and Statistical analysisCorrelation studiesDesign-validation-test triageFailure replication techniques

Drive closure of critical issues and validation sign-off risks.

Quality and Release Ownership

Own validation readiness reviews and support:

Design and Silicon bring-up reviewsProduct qualification reviewsProduction release decisions

Establish metrics for:

Validation coverageDefect escape rateFirst-pass success ratesCustomer issue containmentTime-to-production

Provide executive-level quality and readiness assessments.

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

15+ years of semiconductor experience , 8+ years in silicon or system validation and 5+ years managing engineering teams.Experience leading organizations of 10+ engineers preferred.Demonstrated ownership of multiple product releases from first silicon to production.

Technical Expertise

Strong hands-on knowledge in:

Power Electronics

Buck convertersMultiphase architecturesCurrent balancing schemesDigital control loopsVoltage positioningAdaptive voltage scalingPower modules

Power Device Technologies

DrMOS / Power StagesMOSFET technologiesIntegrated power modules

Power Integrity

Dynamic load responseIR drop analysisPower distribution networksDecoupling strategiesPower rail validation

Measurements

High-bandwidth oscilloscope measurementsBode plot and Power loss analysisFRA measurementsEfficiency and Thermal characterizationEMI/EMC validation

Interfaces

PMBusI2CSPISVIDAVSBus

Automation Skills

Experience with Python , MATLAB , Data analytics platforms , Validation database systems and Automated test development

Leadership Competencies

Proven leader of large engineering teams.Strong execution and operational management skills. Ability to influence across global organizations.Excellent communication with executive leadership and customers.Strategic mindset combined with strong technical depth.Track record of building and retaining high-performance engineering teams.Ability to balance innovation, quality, schedule, and resource constraints.

Preferred Experience

CPU and GPU voltage regulator systems.High-current (>1000A) multiphase power solutions.Data center power infrastructure.Automotive-grade power IC validation.Functional safety validation.Silicon bring-up and debug leadership.

Success Metrics

Enhance best-in-class validation coverage and sign-off methodology.

Improve automation coverage.Reduce validation cycle times.Build technical depth within the validation organization.Successfully release multiple power IC products meeting quality, schedule, and performance objectives.Develop a scalable validation infrastructure supporting future generations of controllers, power stages, POL regulators, and integrated power modules.

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