Principal NPI Product Engineer

Over deze vacature

1.  NPI Program Ownership & Cross-Functional Collaboration  25% • Drive NPI programs from product concept through final release, ensuring product conformance to specifications and seamless transfer to full-volume manufacturing • Lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams including Design, Marketing, Validation, Test Engineering, Characterization, Quality & Reliability, Applications Engineering, and Operations • Own backend NPI development tracking through product transfer; lead milestone reviews of program logistics, timelines, and deliverables • Prepare and own NPI product release deliverables and OSAT-related manufacturing documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness 2.  Design for Testability & Manufacturability  35% • Define and drive Design for Testability (DfT) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) requirements for NPI products • Lead development, implementation, verification, and optimization of ATE test programs in collaboration with test engineering • Drive product characterization, correlation, and release activities to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards • Own finalization of datasheet specifications and ATE production test limits through data-driven, statistically validated limit-setting processes 3.  Characterization, Data Analysis & Yield Optimization  30% • Develop and own product characterization plans for wafer-level and bench tests across product specifications and operating conditions • Lead data analysis of ATE and bench characterization results across PVT variations, including ATE-to-bench correlation studies and process capability analysis • Drive yield modeling activities and lead DOE planning and execution to support yield analysis, test time reduction, and test optimization • Lead product validation and reliability qualification activities in collaboration with Test, Characterization, Validation, and Reliability Engineering teams • Identify yield loss Pareto opportunities and drive targeted solutions to closure 4.  Manufacturing Quality, Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement  10% • Monitor yields and quality metrics across processing steps; proactively identify and act on trends and anomalies • Review and own test coverage, test limits, and guard-band decisions • Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for field returns and RMA cases; drive CAPA development and closure • Partner with foundry process and packaging engineering teams to resolve issues during wafer fabrication, packaging, die sort, and final package test • Identify and implement product lifecycle cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities   Qualifications Required • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field (MS strongly preferred) • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or design engineering • Proven ownership of silicon bring-up, characterization, and production transfer programs • Hands-on experience with ATE test development, ATE-to-bench correlation, and production test limit setting • Strong foundation in DfT and DfM principles • Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Excel; scripting/automation in Python, TCL, or equivalent • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills Preferred • Background in analog/mixed-signal or optical IC characterization (TIA, CDR, LimitAmp, high-speed SerDes) • Familiarity with high-speed ATE platforms such as Advantest or Teradyne • Experience with JEDEC reliability qualification methodologies (HTOL, HAST, ESD, latch-up) • Exposure to ATPG, MBIST, or boundary scan DFT flows • Experience engaging directly with foundry and OSAT partnersWhy Join Semte Why Join Semtech   Why Join Semtech • Work on cutting-edge CMOS and BiCMOS ICs powering next-generation 400G / 800G / 1.6T optical networking infrastructure • Full program ownership from Day 1 — you drive products, not just support them • Global, collaborative team with sites in Burlington ON, Bristol UK, Aguascalientes MX, San Diego CA, and an Asia Hub • Technically rigorous culture with strong cross-functional exposure and direct access to design, reliability, and fab teams • Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities #LI-MR1   Semtech Corporation  ·  semtech.com  ·  Semtech is an equal opportunity employer.