Principal NPI Product Engineer

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 partners Why 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

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