Semiconductor Test Strategy Expert (m/f/d)

Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving.

Are you ready to redefine how we validate automotive semiconductor technology? We are looking for a strategic leader to revolutionize our approach to semiconductor quality. You will be the authoritative voice during sourcing decisions, driving robust test strategies, and ensuring our suppliers adhere to zero-defect standards for our next-generation vehicle architectures.

We are looking for YOU as Semiconductor Test Strategy Expert (m/f/d) for our location in Wemding, Munich, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Creteil, Prague, Rakovnik, or Tuam.

These challenges await you:

• Strategic Leadership: Define global standards for semiconductor test coverage and quality. Lead the cross-functional integration of these standards across R&D, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.
• Technical Sourcing Authority: Act as the technical support in selecting SoCs, MCUs, ASICs, and Power Modules. Challenge supplier capabilities and mitigate technical risks early in the RFQ phase.
• Supplier Governance: Conduct deep-dive technical audits of supplier methodologies, specifically focusing on Design for Test (DFT) and fault coverage.
• Failure Analysis & Improvement: Lead task forces on high-impact semiconductor failures. Drive 8D problem-solving and push for advanced screening (e.g., Outlier Detection, Part Average Testing) to eliminate latent defects.

You inspire us with that:

• Experience: 10+ years in the semiconductor industry (Product/Test Engineering or Quality) within an automotive Tier-1 or major IDM/Foundry environment.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, DFT, and failure mechanisms.
• Standards & Analytics: Proficiency in automotive quality standards (AEC-Q100/101/200, ISO 26262, IATF 16949) and statistical data analysis (SYL, SBL, PAT).
• Leadership & Soft Skills: An assertive negotiator capable of challenging supplier assertions and translating deep technical issues into business risks for executive leadership.
• Change Agent: A resilient leader comfortable driving cultural and technical transformation within a large, global organization.

Why Valeo:

At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.

• Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).
• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.
• Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.
• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.
• Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.
• The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

Good to know:

• We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.
• For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website