IC Validation Engineer

June 29, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Are you an IC Validation Engineer looking to advance your career with one of the world’s top Semiconductor companies? If so, this is a great option. Our client is one of the world’s most respected semiconductor manufacturers serving hundreds of thousands of customers across automotive, industrial, and smart device markets. For their electro optical sensors group in Edinburgh, they seek an IC Validation Engineer with expertise in either Mixed Signal IP Validation or Top Level System Validation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute validation plans for IP blocks and subsystems
  • Collaborate with design and verification teams to ensure successful IP validation
  • Carry out testing, simulation, and analysis to verify functionality and performance
  • Debug design and performance issues and communicate findings to the design team
  • Develop automation tools and scripts to improve validation efficiency
  • Support successful tape out of analog IP blocks

Qualifications

  • BSc / MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Several years of industry experience in mixed signal IP validation
  • Strong understanding of circuit design and validation methodologies
  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory instruments and equipmentExperience with industry standard simulation tools (LTspice, eDesignSuite)
  • Proficiency in Python and Perl for automation and scripting tasks

Benefits

A competitive salary and performance based incentives/bonuses are on offer, together with hybrid working opportunities and full benefits package. You will build deep semiconductor expertise and gain exposure to highly complex mixed signal semiconductor products. You’ll enjoy stable employment, a supportive team of colleagues, with opportunities to learn across different products and international sites.

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