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Lead Validation and Characterisation Engineer Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPragmatic Semiconductor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\nLead Validation and Characterisation Engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\nNot Specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nIT Jobs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nCambridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s device validation work within its engineering organisation in Cambridge. The position sits in the Validation & Characterisation team and reports to the Device Validation Manager. The main focus of the role is to design and develop test solutions and to verify the performance of core semiconductor devices. You will work closely with research and development as well as production colleagues to help ensure products meet the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s quality expectations and customer requirements.<\/p>\n

The role calls for someone with proven experience in automated test equipment and bench-level testing, together with strong coding and data analysis capability. It is also important that you can collaborate effectively across different teams and contribute technical leadership within a fast-moving environment. The company describes this as a key position during a critical ramp-up period and says it offers a competitive benefits package alongside the chance to work in a supportive, collaborative team.<\/p>\n

What you will do<\/h3>\n
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  • Take the lead on building and delivering validation strategies for devices across multiple technology nodes and product generations.<\/li>\n
  • Create, improve, and maintain reliable electrical test methods used for device characterisation and qualification.<\/li>\n
  • Work in close partnership with R&D, process, and production teams so that device design, fabrication, and validation activities stay aligned.<\/li>\n
  • Develop validation plans that define the required test coverage, sample sizes, and stress conditions for both new and existing devices.<\/li>\n
  • Own the development of test programs on automated test equipment platforms and ensure data is captured in an efficient and dependable way.<\/li>\n
  • Guide and support junior engineers, providing technical direction and mentoring within the validation function.<\/li>\n
  • Contribute to the wider engineering team in Cambridge and help uphold the quality of the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s semiconductor products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What the company is looking for<\/h3>\n
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    • A degree, master\u00e2\u0080\u0099s degree, or PhD in a relevant field such as electronic engineering or physics, or equivalent experience gained in industry.<\/li>\n
    • Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and electrical characterisation techniques.<\/li>\n
    • Proven background in device validation, characterisation, or test development.<\/li>\n
    • Extensive practical experience with test equipment including source measure units, parametric analysers, and automated test equipment systems.<\/li>\n
    • Strong analytical skills and experience using tools such as Python, JMP, or similar packages to work with data.<\/li>\n
    • Experience creating and debugging test scripts and automation frameworks.<\/li>\n
    • Ability to interpret complicated datasets and convert findings into clear, actionable conclusions.<\/li>\n
    • A methodical, structured, and analytical approach to solving problems.<\/li>\n
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.<\/li>\n
    • Desirable experience includes semiconductor mass-production test systems or reliability testing.<\/li>\n
    • Additional desirable experience includes probe stations and wafer-level testing systems such as TEL or MPI equipment.<\/li>\n
    • It is also desirable to have analysed large-scale production data and yield trends in semiconductor manufacturing.<\/li>\n
    • Experience in high-volume manufacturing test environments would be an advantage.<\/li>\n
    • Familiarity with database systems and data management pipelines is also desirable.<\/li>\n
    • Previous technical leadership or mentoring experience would be beneficial.<\/li>\n
    • Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, provided their skills are a strong match for the role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Team and culture<\/h3>\n

      You will join the Technology team in Cambridge on a full-time basis. The company describes its workforce as highly skilled, passionate, and driven, with people from many different countries and continents. It says the culture is open and collaborative, with an emphasis on valuing everyone\u00e2\u0080\u0099s contribution. The organisation is focused on reinventing electronics to address real-world challenges and wants people who are excited by innovation and teamwork.<\/p>\n

      Benefits and support<\/h3>\n
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      • A competitive benefits package.<\/li>\n
      • The opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team at an important stage of growth.<\/li>\n
      • Full-time employment in Cambridge.<\/li>\n
      • An inclusive workplace that values equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion.<\/li>\n
      • Encouragement for people to be themselves at work.<\/li>\n
      • Support for reasonable adjustments to the application and interview process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        How to apply<\/h3>\n

        The page invites interested candidates to apply through the application link provided on the site. It also notes that the company typically responds within a week. Applicants who feel their experience is a good fit, even if they do not match every listed criterion, are encouraged to submit an application.<\/p>\n\n

        Degree Requirement:<\/strong> Not Specified<\/p>\n

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