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Our team of focused and talented engineers takes full ownership of new product development - driving each program from conception through end-of-life with a commitment to flawless execution. Working closely with all internal cross-functional teams, our engineers define and drive DfT testability requirements, test coverage, production characterization (across process, voltage, and temperature variations), ATE-to-bench correlation, cost and yield optimization, test time reduction, project logistics, and seamless transfer to full-volume manufacturing. We take pride in delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations and drive business success - and our versatile, results-driven team makes it happen.\nJob Summary\nWe are looking for a Principal NPI Product Engineer to take ownership of new product development programs - from early-stage silicon development through full production transfer. Working closely with cross-functional teams across design, validation, test, characterization, quality, and operations, you will be a key technical contributor and program driver for our high-performance optical and analog/mixed-signal IC portfolio in cutting-edge CMOS and BiCMOS technologies.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. NPI Program Ownership & Cross-Functional Collaboration 25%\nDrive NPI programs from product concept through final release, ensuring product conformance to specifications and seamless transfer to full-volume manufacturing\nLead and coordinate with cross-functional teams including Design, Marketing, Validation, Test Engineering, Characterization, Quality & Reliability, Applications Engineering, and Operations\nOwn backend NPI development tracking through product transfer; lead milestone reviews of program logistics, timelines, and deliverables\nPrepare and own NPI product release deliverables and OSAT-related manufacturing documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness\n2. Design for Testability & Manufacturability 35%\nDefine and drive Design for Testability (DfT) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) requirements for NPI products\nLead development, implementation, verification, and optimization of ATE test programs in collaboration with test engineering\nDrive product characterization, correlation, and release activities to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards\nOwn finalization of datasheet specifications and ATE production test limits through data-driven, statistically validated limit-setting processes\n3. Characterization, Data Analysis & Yield Optimization 30%\nDevelop and own product characterization plans for wafer-level and bench tests across product specifications and operating conditions\nLead data analysis of ATE and bench characterization results across PVT variations, including ATE-to-bench correlation studies and process capability analysis\nDrive yield modeling activities and lead DOE planning and execution to support yield analysis, test time reduction, and test optimization\nLead product validation and reliability qualification activities in collaboration with Test, Characterization, Validation, and Reliability Engineering teams\nIdentify yield loss Pareto opportunities and drive targeted solutions to closure\n4. Manufacturing Quality, Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement 10%\nMonitor yields and quality metrics across processing steps; proactively identify and act on trends and anomalies\nReview and own test coverage, test limits, and guard-band decisions\nLead failure analysis and root cause investigations for field returns and RMA cases; drive CAPA development and closure\nPartner with foundry process and packaging engineering teams to resolve issues during wafer fabrication, packaging, die sort, and final package test\nIdentify and implement product lifecycle cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities\nQualifications\nRequired\nBS in Electrical Engineering or a related field (MS strongly preferred)\n10+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or design engineering\nProven ownership of silicon bring-up, characterization, and production transfer programs\nHands-on experience with ATE test development, ATE-to-bench correlation, and production test limit setting\nStrong foundation in DfT and DfM principles\nProficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Excel; scripting/automation in Python, TCL, or equivalent\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills\nPreferred\nBackground in analog/mixed-signal or optical IC characterization (TIA, CDR, LimitAmp, high-speed SerDes)\nFamiliarity with high-speed ATE platforms such as Advantest or Teradyne\nExperience with JEDEC reliability qualification methodologies (HTOL, HAST, ESD, latch-up)\nExposure to ATPG, MBIST, or boundary scan DFT flows\nExperience engaging directly with foundry and OSAT partners\nWhy Join Semtech\nWork on cutting-edge CMOS and BiCMOS ICs powering next-generation 400G / 800G / 1.6T optical networking infrastructure\nFull program ownership from Day 1 - you drive products, not just support them\nGlobal, collaborative team with sites in Burlington ON, Bristol UK, Aguascalientes MX, San Diego CA, and an Asia Hub\nTechnically rigorous culture with strong cross-functional exposure and direct access to design, reliability, and fab teams\nCompetitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities\nA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $110,000- $140,000(CAD). There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package,\nThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. 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