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 Semtech Corporation · semtech.com · Semtech is an equal opportunity employer.