Senior Staff NPI Product Engineer
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About the Role
Semtech seeks a Senior Staff NPI Product Engineer to support new product development from concept through production release for advanced CMOS and BiCMOS semiconductor technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Support NPI programs from concept through product release and manufacturing transfer, working with cross functional teams
- Assist in defining Design for Testability (DfT) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) requirements, and support ATE test solutions
- Contribute to product characterization, PVT correlation, datasheet validation, and test limit definition
- Support wafer level and bench characterization activities, including data analysis across process, voltage, and temperature variations
- Assist in yield modeling, DOE planning, test time optimization, and identification of yield improvement opportunities
- Support manufacturing quality monitoring, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred)
- 5 8 years' experience in semiconductor product, test, or design engineering
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Excel or JMP
- Foundational understanding of semiconductor physics and analog/mixed signal IC principles
- Exposure to DfT, DfM, and ATE methodologies advantageous
- Understanding of semiconductor qualification standards (JEDEC, HTOL, ESD, Latch up) beneficial
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Our Team
- Semtech's NPI Product Engineering team is the central force behind every product we bring to market.
- The team takes full ownership of new product development from concept through high volume manufacturing and end of life.
- Working across Design, Test, Validation, Quality, Reliability, Applications, and Operations.
Job Summary
- We are seeking an NPI Product Engineer to support new product development from early concept through to production release.
- You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross functional teams to develop deep technical expertise.
- Reporting to the Manager of NPI Product Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Support NPI programs from concept through product release and manufacturing transfer, working closely with Design, Test, Validation, Quality, Reliability, Applications, Marketing, and Operations teams. (25%)
- Assist in defining Design for Testability (DfT) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) requirements, and support development and optimisation of ATE test solutions. (35%)
- Contribute to product characterisation, PVT correlation, datasheet validation, and statistically driven test limit definition. (30%)
- Support wafer level and bench characterisation activities, including data analysis across process, voltage, and temperature variations. (30%)
- Assist in yield modelling, DOE planning, test time optimisation, and identification of yield improvement opportunities. (30%)
- Support manufacturing quality monitoring, failure analysis, and root cause investigations for production and field returns. (10%)
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across test coverage, guard banding, and cost reduction activities. (10%)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred)
- 5–8 years’ experience in semiconductor product, test, or design engineering (relevant internships considered)
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Excel or JMP
- Foundational understanding of semiconductor physics and analog/mixed signal IC principles
- Exposure to DfT, DfM, and ATE methodologies advantageous
- Awareness of ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest, Teradyne) and bench test equipment beneficial
- Understanding of semiconductor qualification standards (JEDEC, HTOL, ESD, Latch up) beneficial
- Strong analytical mindset, structured problem solving ability, and effective communication skills
Desired Attributes
- Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Comfortable working in fast paced environments with evolving technical requirements
- Data driven approach combined with sound engineering judgement
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability
- Interest in end to end product lifecycle ownership
Why Join Us?
- Work on advanced semiconductor technologies powering next generation optical and analog systems
- Gain full exposure to the product lifecycle from concept to high volume manufacturing
- Collaborate with highly experienced engineering teams across global sites
- Develop deep expertise in product engineering, yield optimisation, and manufacturing readiness
- Be part of a culture focused on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and real world impact
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