Semiconductor Test Strategy Expert (m/f/d)

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Excited to grow your career? Join our VALEO team now and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving with us.

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.

For our location in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Creteil, Munich, Prague, Rakovnik, Tuam, or Wemding, we are looking for you as

Semiconductor Test Strategy Expert (m/f/d)

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, mobile working 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.

Have we sparked your interest?

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please send your application including your CV, possible starting date and salary expectations via our online application tool .

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.

You want to know more?

Please contact Ms Julia Mittelmaier,

e-mail: julia.mittelmaier@valeo.com .

Recruiting Center Valeo GmbH

Valeostr. 1, 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

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www.valeo.com