Principal NPI Test Engineer

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor test engineering
• 8+ years specifically in mixed-signal/RF test development
• Proven track record leading NPI programs for high-speed communication ICs
• Technical Expertise:
• 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
• Leadership & Business Acumen:
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across organizations
• Track record of delivering complex projects on aggressive schedules
• Strong presentation skills to executive leadership and customers
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic vendor relationships
• Desired Qualifications:
• Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline
• 15+ years in semiconductor test with focus on SerDes/high-speed I/O
• Experience with SiGe BiCMOS process technology and its test challenges
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards (AEC-Q100) and qualification flows
• Familiarity with 93000 PS1600/PS3600 digital channels and Wave Scale RF
• Experience with wafer-level testing and probe card design
• Experience with test data analytics and machine learning applications
• Unique Differentiators for This Role:
• Serves as company-wide test architecture authority for mixed-signal products
• Builds test capabilities that enable entry into new markets and applications
• Establishes Semtech's reputation as test innovation leader in high-speed communications
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• 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.
• The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
• We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.
• A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $115,000-$145,000 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,
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