Lead Principal Engineer / Director, System Validation

We are seeking an experienced Silicon System Validation Leader to lead the validation strategy, execution, and team development for a portfolio of advanced Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs), including multiphase controllers, DrMOS/power stages, point-of-load (POL) regulators, integrated power modules, and digital power solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 20 validation engineers and technicians, ensuring comprehensive silicon and system-level validation from first silicon through production release. This role combines deep technical expertise in power electronics with strong people leadership, organizational management, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence. The leader will establish validation methodologies, drive product quality, accelerate time-to-market, and build a high-performing validation organization supporting next-generation computing, AI, networking, telecom, industrial, and automotive power solutions. Your role Key responsibilities in your new role Technical Leadership Own the end-to-end validation strategy forMulti-phase voltage regulator controllers Smart power stages (DrMOS, SPS) POL regulators and DC-DC converters Integrated power modules Digital power management devices PMBus and telemetry-enabled products Develop comprehensive validation plans coveringFunctional ,Performance and System level validation Electrical characterization Corner and stress testing Reliability testing System-Level validation  System-Level Validation Lead validation in representative customer environments including: CPUs and GPUs Data center platforms Industrial computing systems Establish system validation platforms supporting: AI server power architectures High-current multiphase VR solutions Team Leadership and Organizational Management Manage and grow a validation organization of approximately 20 engineers, including Silicon and System Validation engineers Automation engineers Responsibilities include: Workforce planning and hiring Goal setting and performance management Career development and succession planning Mentoring technical leaders and senior engineers Budget ownership and resource allocation Organization capability development Create a culture of: Technical excellence and Data-driven decision making Continuous improvement and Customer-centric quality Cross-functional collaboration Validation Infrastructure and Automation Drive development of scalable validation infrastructure: Hardware Automated characterization racks Thermal chambers High-current load systems Power and Network analyzers Oscilloscopes Environmental stress systems Software Python-based automation frameworks LabVIEW applications Instrument control software Automated data analytics Dashboard and reporting tools Statistical analysis systems Lead initiatives to improve:  Validation coverage Test repeatability Automation efficiency Data quality Throughput and productivity Cross-Functional Engagement Partner closely with: Design , Applications , Test Engineering and Project management teams  Key customers Provide validation feedback to influence: Architecture decisions Silicon revisions Firmware development Product roadmap planning Failure Analysis and Root Cause Leadership Lead investigation of: Silicon anomalies Customer-returned units Characterization failures Reliability failures Utilize structured methodologies including: Root cause analysis and Statistical analysis Correlation studies Design-validation-test triage Failure replication techniques Drive closure of critical issues and validation sign-off risks. Quality and Release Ownership Own validation readiness reviews and support: Design and Silicon bring-up reviews Product qualification reviews Production release decisions Establish metrics for: Validation coverage Defect escape rate First-pass success rates Customer issue containment Time-to-production Provide executive-level quality and readiness assessments. Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed  15+ years of semiconductor experience , 8+ years in silicon or system validation and 5+ years managing engineering teams. Experience leading organizations of 10+ engineers preferred. Demonstrated ownership of multiple product releases from first silicon to production. Technical Expertise Strong hands-on knowledge in: Power Electronics Buck converters Multiphase architectures Current balancing schemes Digital control loops Voltage positioning Adaptive voltage scaling Power modules Power Device Technologies DrMOS / Power Stages MOSFET technologies Integrated power modules Power Integrity Dynamic load response IR drop analysis Power distribution networks Decoupling strategies Power rail validation Measurements High-bandwidth oscilloscope measurements Bode plot and Power loss analysis FRA measurements Efficiency and Thermal characterization EMI/EMC validation Interfaces  PMBus I2C SPI SVID AVSBus Automation Skills Experience with Python , MATLAB , Data analytics platforms , Validation database systems and Automated test development  Leadership Competencies Proven leader of large engineering teams. Strong execution and operational management skills.  Ability to influence across global organizations. Excellent communication with executive leadership and customers. Strategic mindset combined with strong technical depth. Track record of building and retaining high-performance engineering teams. Ability to balance innovation, quality, schedule, and resource constraints. Preferred Experience CPU and GPU voltage regulator systems. High-current (>1000A) multiphase power solutions. Data center power infrastructure. Automotive-grade power IC validation. Functional safety validation. Silicon bring-up and debug leadership. Success Metrics         Enhance best-in-class validation coverage and sign-off methodology. Improve automation coverage. Reduce validation cycle times. Build technical depth within the validation organization. Successfully release multiple power IC products meeting quality, schedule, and performance objectives. Develop a scalable validation infrastructure supporting future generations of controllers, power stages,     POL regulators, and integrated power modules. #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity.  Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon. Malthesh K P