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Principal Engineer, Test Engineering at Semtech | LAYIQ

Technical Leadership & Architecture
Architect and define test strategies for complex mixed-signal products from concept through production maturity
Lead development of innovative test methodologies sensing products
Drive DFT/testability requirements into IC architecture, establishing company-wide standards and best practices
Develop and implement advanced test techniques for sensing products
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
Cross-functional NPI Support
Serve as test engineering authority 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%
Innovation & Technology Development
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
Pioneer implementation of AI/ML techniques for yield enhancement and test optimization
Establish Semtech as industry leader in mixed-signal test innovation
Production Excellence & Scale
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
Mentorship & Knowledge Management
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
Foster culture of innovation and continuous learning within test organization

Principal Engineer, Test Engineering

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