Job Description
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Texas Instruments is seeking a Digital Design Manager. In this role, you will direct and guide the activities of a research or technical design function responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating digital electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems. You may also evaluate final results of research and development projects to assure accomplishment of technical objectives. In addition, job functions include preparing and presenting reports outlining the outcome of technical projects and making recommendations for actions necessary to achieve desired results. As a Digital Design Manager, you may also select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Qualifications
Position Overview
- Lead analog validation engineering team and drive validation strategies for TI's cutting-edge wireless connectivity products
- Combine deep technical expertise with people management responsibilities
- Oversee validation of complex RF and analog systems on advanced technology nodes
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of relevant experience in analog/RF validation engineering
- 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
- Proven track record of leading complex validation projects from concept to completion
What You Will Gain From This Role
- Lead validation initiatives for wireless connectivity products on TI's latest technology node T28
- Strategic exposure to worldwide connectivity teams including Architecture, Business, Systems Engineering, RF/Analog Design, Si Validation, and PTE
- Opportunity to shape validation methodologies and mentor the next generation of validation engineers
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational excellence
- Influence product roadmaps and validation strategies across multiple product lines
About The Role
- Define and implement comprehensive validation strategies encompassing Hardware, Software, and Instrumentation across the analog validation portfolio
- Oversee development of RF validation boards, schematics, and layouts, ensuring alignment with customer use-cases and applications
- Drive system-level and parametric testing methodologies with a rigorous break-the-part approach
- Partner strategically with Analog Design, RF Design, Modem Design, PTE, SoC, and Digital teams
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of validation engineers, fostering technical growth and career advancement
- Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with business objectives
- Drive hiring decisions and talent acquisition strategies for the validation team
- Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that promotes innovation and excellence
- Manage multiple validation projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards
- Establish and optimize validation processes, tools, and methodologies
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice adoption
- Coordinate with program management and business teams on project planning and resource allocation
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Extensive experience in validation engineering of analog/RF products, particularly wireless connectivity solutions
- Demonstrated expertise in hardware debugging and failure analysis
- Proficiency in schematic and PCB layout design using Altium/Allegro or similar tools
- Strong background in RF measurements, test automation, and validation instrumentation
- Experience with low-power MCU validation and debugging
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership
- Demonstrated capability to quickly adapt to new systems, processes, and technologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience working in cross-functional, global teams with diverse stakeholders
- Track record of driving initiatives and delivering results in fast-paced environments
- Excellent time management and organizational skills enabling successful multi-project delivery
- Experience with semiconductor validation tools and industry-standard test equipment
Additional Desired Skills
- Knowledge of wireless communication standards (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.)
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and data-driven validation approaches
- Experience with validation software frameworks and automation tools
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and test processes
- Project management certification (PMP, Agile, etc.) preferred
Why Join TI
- Excellent opportunity for a seasoned validation professional to take their career to the next level
- Make significant impact on TI's wireless connectivity product portfolio
- Work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading teams
About Us
Why TI
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About The Team
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.
