Senior NPI Test Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior NPI Test Engineer developing test strategies for complex mixed-signal products at Semtech. Leading innovation in high-speed communication test methodologies and driving continuous improvement initiatives for NPI cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement test strategies for complex mixed-signal SiGe products from concept through production maturity
  • Lead development of innovative test methodologies for high-speed SerDes, CDRs, and signal conditioning products
  • Contribute to DFT/testability requirements in IC architecture, applying established standards and best practices
  • Create reusable test IP, libraries, and frameworks that accelerate NPI cycles across product families
  • Perform technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies for test coverage and quality
  • Represent test engineering in product architecture reviews and gate meetings
  • Partner with IC design teams from concept phase to ensure optimal test coverage and manufacturability
  • Lead test readiness reviews with stakeholders, providing strategic recommendations
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering to define characterization strategies and correlation methodologies
  • Interface with customer quality teams on test specifications and coverage requirements
  • Architect and launch test solutions that achieve test time targets for complex mixed-signal devices
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce NPI cycle time by 10-20%
  • Research and implement next-generation ATE capabilities and measurement techniques
  • Develop proprietary test methods that provide competitive advantage in cost and quality
  • Lead evaluation and adoption of new test platforms, instrumentation, and methodologies
  • Evaluate and implement AI/ML techniques for yield enhancement and test optimization
  • Ensure seamless transfer of test solutions to high-volume OSATs with >99% first-pass success
  • Drive test cost reduction initiatives delivering year-over-year improvements
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for test effectiveness, efficiency, and quality
  • Mentor junior engineers, developing next generation of test leaders
  • Create and maintain comprehensive test methodology documentation and training materials
  • Build strategic relationships with test partners to influence platform development

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor test engineering
  • 5+ years specifically in mixed-signal/RF test development
  • Expert-level proficiency with Advantest V93000 platform (SmarTest 7/8)
  • Advanced programming skills in C/C++, Python, and TCL
  • Deep understanding of high-speed signal integrity, jitter analysis, and BER testing
  • Expertise in analog/mixed-signal DFT techniques (BIST, scan, boundary scan)
  • Proficiency in RF/microwave test techniques beyond 40GHz
  • Strong foundation in statistical process control and quality methodologies
  • Experience with PCB design tools (Cadence, Altium) and signal integrity simulation

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$95,000 - $122,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Python

Location requirements

OnsiteBurlingtonCanada

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