IC Validation Manager

Overview

As an IC Validation Manager for FlexICs, you’ll spearhead a small team of skilled engineers, ensuring the robustness and performance of our innovative circuits. You’ll craft comprehensive validation plans, implement rigorous testing methodologies, and dissect technical challenges with exceptional acumen. This is an opportunity to make a fundamental impact on the future of electronics, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible!

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide strategic guidance and technical mentorship to your team of IC Validation Engineers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring optimal workload distribution and maximizing team efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative and results-oriented environment where innovation thrives.

2. FlexIC-Specific Validation Expertise:

• Design and implement customized validation plans tailored to the unique characteristics of FlexICs, including diverse substrates and unconventional form factors.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to optimize testability and facilitate early problem identification.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive test suite covering all critical functional and performance metrics of FlexIC designs.

3. Rigorous Testing and Problem-Solving:

• Oversee the execution of validation tests across various platforms, encompassing hardware, software, and firmware solutions.
• Analyze test results with meticulous attention to detail, pinpointing failures and driving their timely resolution.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with design, manufacturing, and other teams to uncover root causes and implement corrective actions.

4. Continuous Improvement and Automation:

• Champion the adoption of new validation methodologies and automation tools to optimize efficiency and enhance process effectiveness.
• Develop and document best practices, ensuring knowledge transfer and facilitating future FlexIC validation endeavours.

5. Effective Communication and Collaboration:

• Translate complex technical findings into clear and concise reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Present your team’s work effectively to diverse audiences, fostering informed decision-making across the organization.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with your team, colleagues, and external partners.

Qualifications and training

• Degree or postgraduate in electronics, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of circuit fabrication processes, particularly for flexible
  electronics or non-traditional substrates.
• A strong understanding of electronics and its core principles.
• A strong ability to solve technical problems with many different variables.
• A strong ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Enthusiasm

Essential Skills and experience

• Experience in IC validation or a closely related field, demonstrably successful in leading and motivating engineering teams.
• In-depth expertise in analog and mixed-signal IC design, test methodologies, and failure analysis techniques.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify critical trends, and draw insightful conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and disciplines.

Desirable Skills and experience

• A strong passion for innovation and a dedication to exceeding expectations in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) is a valuable asset.