This job posting is for a System Validation Engineer for automotive applications at NXP Semiconductors in Graz, Austria. The role involves gathering requirements from automotive customers, defining and running validation tests, debugging tests, and coordinating with software teams on validation of mixed-signal devices for keyless entry and immobilizer systems. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in validation of RF mixed-signal ICs for automotive, experience with automotive standards and testing tools like LabVIEW, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

1. System Validation Engineer - Automotive
Vacancy ID 12202
Location:
Austria - Graz/Gratkorn
Business Unit:
BU Automotive
BL/SSC Level:
BL Auto AMS
Organization Description:
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is one of the market leaders in providing High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of identification, automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical and computing applications. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 23,000 employees working in more than 25 countries. Additional information about NXP can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.
Department Description:
This position is located within our Business Unit Automotive – Product Line CAI. The PL CAI (Car Access and Immobilizers) focuses on Immobilizers, Keyless Entry/Go and RF link products.
Site Description:
NXP Semiconductor Austria site is located near Graz (Gratkorn). With 380 highly qualified employees it is the competence center for leading-edge contactless systems within BU Identification and BU Automotive. It is distinguished by its single-site integration of design, development, product management, marketing and application support activities. As a successful global player we offer appealing national & international career opportunities and special incentives such as flexible working time, additional vacation days, pension fund, etc. We are proud that our employees award us regularly as a “Great Place to work©" due to our outstanding work climate and team spirit.
Candidate Responsibilities:
As System Validation Engineer within Automotive you will be responsible for • gathering and aligning system requirements from automotive key customers. • defining system level application tests in test plan during project phase. • simulation of user test cases. • development of required test sequences in e.g. LabVIEW. • debugging and coordinating of validation tests. • customer interface on system level validation for key less entry and immobilizer mixed-signal devices. • coordination with different domains e.g. software team within the project. • analysing and reporting test results.
Candidate Profile:
As a candidate for this role you • have a degree from a Technical University (Masters or Bachelor) in Electrical Engineering or Informatics.

2. • have 7+ years, experience in validation of radio frequency (RF) mixed- signal integrated circuits (ICs). • have experience in automotive applications with complex ICs using embedded software. • have PCB design experience, preferable with RF. • have knowledge of respective standards (ETSI, FCC, ISO7637, ESD, …). • have an advantage, if you have good knowledge of automotive EMC standards. • are familiar with programming languages LabVIEW, TestStand, C# and C++. • are familiar with statistics (CPK, sigma…). • work pro-actively in problem solving, debugging and you are focused on solutions. • are used to a structured and analytical way of working. • have good communication skills and you are proficient in English. • have to be a team player. • are customer oriented. NXP offers competitive compensation. Due to Austrian law we are obliged to state the minimum gross salary according to legal regulations and for this role this amounts to EUR 50.000 gross. Depending on experience and education higher remuneration is possible. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees.