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Our advanced portfolio of optical and electrical products supports increasingly demanding bandwidth requirements, helping customers deliver faster, more reliable data transmission technologies worldwide.\nAs innovation in high-speed connectivity continues to accelerate, our engineering teams are focused on developing increasingly sophisticated products that push the boundaries of signal integrity performance. To support this continued growth, we are expanding our Characterization Engineering team in Bristol and seeking an experienced Senior Characterization Engineer to play a critical role in new product development and validation activities.\nJob Summary:\nAs a Senior Characterization Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, planning, and executing bench PVT characterization activities for advanced high-speed signal integrity products across both optical and electrical semiconductor technologies.\nWorking as part of an international development team spanning the UK, Canada, the United States, and Mexico, you will develop automated test solutions, execute comprehensive characterization plans, analyze complex datasets, and collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful product development and release.\nThis position requires a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a laboratory environment, demonstrates strong technical ownership, and is comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative global engineering organization.\nResponsibilities:\nLead planning and execution of characterization activities for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI) products, including development of characterization plans, scheduling, equipment selection, hardware preparation, and fixture design. (30%)\nDevelop and bring up robust, repeatable automated test environments while executing test plans and performing real-time analysis of characterization results to ensure accurate and timely project delivery. (25%)\nGenerate complex datasets, produce detailed technical reports, review findings with cross-functional engineering teams, and proactively manage follow-up actions to maintain product quality and performance standards. (20%)\nContribute to ongoing automation and process development activities, including Python-based test automation, automated test method development, signal integrity improvements, and implementation of AI tools to improve engineering efficiency. (15%)\nSupport technical development within the wider engineering team by mentoring junior engineers, sharing technical expertise, and continuously expanding knowledge of emerging technologies, test equipment, standards, and advanced packaging technologies. (10%)\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBEng or MEng in Electronic Engineering or closely related discipline\n5-10 years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor, signal integrity, or high-speed electronics development environments\nStrong experience and understanding of signal integrity testing for high-speed analogue silicon products\nHands-on experience developing automation solutions using Python or similar programming languages\nStrong understanding of PCB design fundamentals for high-frequency and high-speed data rate applications\nExperience working within laboratory environments using advanced electronic test equipment\nProven ability to generate, manage, and analyze large and complex engineering datasets\nExcellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience characterizing high-speed optical or electrical semiconductor products\nStrong understanding of high-frequency measurement techniques and signal integrity analysis methodologies\nExperience working with automated test equipment development and hardware integration\nComfortable collaborating within global, cross-functional engineering teams across multiple international locations\nStrong technical communication skills with the ability to clearly present data and engineering findings\nHigh attention to detail with excellent organizational and execution skills under tight project schedules\nExperience identifying process improvement opportunities and driving automation efficiency initiatives\nInterest in applying AI-based tools to improve engineering workflows and productivity\nWhy Join Us?\nWork on cutting-edge high-speed semiconductor technologies that power next-generation global communications infrastructure\nCollaborate with highly skilled engineering teams across an international and multidisciplinary organization\nTake ownership of critical product characterization activities that directly influence product quality and successful product launch\nJoin an engineering culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement\nCareer Growth Philosophy:\nAt Semtech, we believe our greatest innovations come from empowering exceptional engineering talent. We are committed to supporting professional development through mentorship, continuous technical learning, and providing opportunities to work on highly complex, industry-leading technologies.\nOur pay-for-performance culture recognizes technical excellence, initiative, and leadership contribution. Engineers within this role are encouraged to continuously develop new skills, expand their technical expertise, and play a key role in shaping both their own career development and the future of Semtech’s advanced semiconductor technologies.\nAdditional Notes:\nThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.\nIncumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.\nAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6248,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-04T18:22:40Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.599,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-05T05:45:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/semtech-senior-characterization-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/semtech-senior-characterization-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-06T02:43:08Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4097,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":903,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-07T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":58922},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=58922"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsemtech-senior-characterization-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fsemtech-senior-characterization-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fsemtech-senior-characterization-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/semtech-senior-characterization-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsemtech-senior-characterization-engineer"}]}