Manik Pradhan
Validation Engineering Manager at TI | Ex NXP | IIT Madras alumni
- Role
- Validation Engineering Manager at Texas Instruments
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manik Pradhan
Semiconductor Professional | GaN Integrated Flyback Controllers, High-Speed ADCs & Motor Driver ICs | Validation & Test EngineeringExperienced semiconductor engineer with a strong background in GaN Integrated Flyback Controllers, High-Speed ADCs, and Motor Driver ICs. Skilled in post-silicon validation, testing, and characterization, with a focus on optimizing performance and efficiency. Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving continuous improvement in semiconductor testing and validation.Key Achievements: • Extensive experience in post-silicon validation, testing, and characterization of GaN Integrated Flyback Controllers, High-Speed ADCs, and Motor Driver ICs. • Successfully optimized ATE test flows, reducing Final Test (FT) timing by 40%, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.Technical Expertise: • Bench validation of GaN Integrated Flyback Controllers, High-Speed ADCs, and Motor Driver ICs. • System-level functionality validation for GaN Integrated Flyback Controllers and Motor Driver ICs. • Automation techniques to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of semiconductor testing.Open to networking and exploring new opportunities within the semiconductor industry. Let’s connect and collaborate to drive technological advancements and innovation.
Experience
Validation Engineering Manager
Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Working across a diverse product portfolio of GaN FET–integrated flyback, LLC, and AHB controller solutions. My role focuses on system-level validation and high-efficiency power conversion, ensuring each design meets stringent performance and reliability expectations. I lead and mentor a young, dynamic team to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Education
West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
2010 — 2014
Contai Model Institution
Higher secondary, science
2009 — 2010
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Master’s Degree, Power engineering
2016 — 2018
Skills
- C
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Comsol
- Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Matlab
- Mathematica
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