The posting
About the Role
The Validation Lab Engineering Assistant supports engineering validation and Product teams by performing hands-on testing, measurements, and data collection of products, systems, or components in a validation laboratory environment. This role ensures that test procedures are executed according to standards, FTE plans and results are accurately documented for analysis and regulatory compliance. Also, Lead day-to-day execution in the TPE Lab for test, retest, characterization, and qualification activities on semiconductor devices, including automotive products. Provide first-level data analysis and debug support and act as the engineers' main point of contact for lab operations, sample logistics, and documentation.
What you will do
- Lead complex testing, retests, correlation, and characterization runs on ATE platforms (e.g., ETS88, J800, Magnum and uParset) across temperatures (e.g., -40°C, 25°C, 125°C).
- Perform first-level debug of test and hardware issues, including sockets, load boards, handlers, and contact problems, and escalate with clear findings.
- Set up and operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeter, signal generators, and automated testers and also able to provide remote assistant activity with counterpart.
- Plan and prioritize lab workload with minimal supervision, balancing urgent task and retest against routine work.
- Always ensure proper ESD control and handling practices.
- Perform first-level analysis of test data, including outlier screening, temperature-coefficient and trend check across temperatures, and comparison against time-zero data.
- Recommend next steps to engineers (e.g., retest issue, suspected test versus device issues, etc.).
- Register, update, and close tasks in the Engineering Action Request (EAR) system, and keep lab logs, test reports, and equipment records current.
- Help improve lab procedures, checklists, and work instructions.
- Support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and audit readiness
- Support provide Exensio data
- Knowledgeable in read point process and also familiar with Customer Return Unit testing.
- Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in ATE testing, reliability, or product engineering support in a semiconductor environment.
- Work in Shift
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
What you will need
- Strong knowledge of IC testing, electrical measurements, and reliability concepts.
- Set up and operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, environmental chambers, signal generators, and automated testers.
- Strong ATE platform and test program experience, with hands-on hardware troubleshooting skills.
- Good judgment in separating test-related issues from true device issues.
- Strong attention to detail, traceability discipline, and record-keeping.
- Clear written and verbal communication with engineers, vendors and TPE team.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
- Coaching and leadership skills.
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
