A leading global semiconductor organization specializing in analog and mixed-signal solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Product Engineer to drive the development and lifecycle management of advanced semiconductor products. This role offers a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally from product conception through high-volume production, ensuring excellence in quality, reliability, and performance. The position plays a critical role in defining test strategies, leading qualification activities, and driving yield and cost improvements while supporting global customers and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Own full product engineering lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring delivery of high-quality, reliable products to customers.
Lead product qualification planning and execution in compliance with JEDEC and AEC standards.
Define and develop test plans to ensure datasheet specifications and performance requirements are met.
Collaborate with Design, Test, Applications, and Failure Analysis teams during first silicon debug and issue resolution.
Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including silicon validation, characterization, and production ramp.
Perform temperature, voltage, and process characterization and define production test limits.
Monitor production yield and quality performance, using statistical analysis to identify trends and drive improvements.
Manage product BOM creation, release, and ongoing maintenance.
Lead excursion management for both internal suppliers and external customers, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in yield, test efficiency, and gross margin performance.
Define and optimize test guard-banding and control limits (PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC) to balance quality and cost.
Provide real-time technical support to customers for product performance, quality, and reliability issues.
Track and deliver key KPIs including NPI cycle time, yield performance, quality metrics, and failure analysis turnaround time.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 12+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, ideally within analog and mixed-signal environments.
Strong knowledge of analog/mixed-signal circuits, device physics, test methodologies, and Design-for-Test (DfT).
Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as Teradyne (J750) and/or Advantest (93K).
Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC qualification standards, including reliability testing and stress conditions.
Experience in silicon characterization, yield analysis, and production ramp support.
Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools such as JMP, Spotfire, or equivalent.
Strong problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis and failure investigation.
Experience handling customer escalations and supplier quality issues.
Knowledge of semiconductor failure analysis techniques is an advantage.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in global, cross-functional teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong ownership and accountability mindset.