Senior NPI Test Engineer

Our Team:Semtech's Global Test Engineering team is a world-class organization of innovative engineers who enable the success of our entire semiconductor portfolio through cutting-edge test solutions and methodologies. We are the technical backbone that ensures every Semtech product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Our team spans multiple sites globally and serves as the center of excellence for test innovation, working closely with all business units to deliver breakthrough test capabilities. We specialize in mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and RF test development, with particular expertise in advanced SiGe BiCMOS technologies. Our engineers drive competitive advantage through innovative test architectures, methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact Semtech's bottom line.Job Summary:We are seeking a Senior NPI Test Engineer to serve as the technical authority and strategic leader for new product introduction test development in our mixed-signal product portfolio. This role demands a proven innovator who can architect comprehensive test solutions spanning from early silicon validation through high-volume production. The ideal candidate will drive testability standards across the organization, lead complex multi-disciplinary projects, and deliver breakthrough test methodologies that enable next-generation high-speed communication products operating at 200Gbps and beyond.Primary responsibilities:Technical Leadership & Architecture (30%)Architect and define test strategies for complex mixed-signal SiGe products from concept through production maturityLead development of innovative test methodologies for high-speed SerDes, CDRs, and signal conditioning productsDrive DFT/testability requirements into IC architecture, establishing company-wide standards and best practicesDevelop and implement advanced test techniques for products operating at >200Gbps data ratesCreate reusable test IP, libraries, and frameworks that accelerate NPI cycles across product familiesPerform technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies for test coverage and qualityCross-functional NPI Support (30%)Serve as test engineering authority in product architecture reviews and gate meetingsPartner with IC design teams from concept phase to ensure optimal test coverage and manufacturabilityLead test readiness reviews with stakeholders, providing strategic recommendationsCollaborate with Product Engineering to define characterization strategies and correlation methodologiesInterface with customer quality teams on test specifications and coverage requirementsArchitect and launch test solutions that achieve test time targets for complex mixed-signal devicesDrive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce NPI cycle time by 10-20%Innovation & Technology Development (20%)Research and implement next-generation ATE capabilities and measurement techniquesDevelop proprietary test methods that provide c...