Senior NPI Test Engineer

Semtech

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.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeBurlington • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 $95,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

test strategiestest methodologiesDFT techniquestest IPAI/ML techniqueshigh-speed signal integrityjitter analysisBER testingRF/microwave test techniquesstatistical process control

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationmentoringstrategic recommendationscommunicationrisk assessmentcontinuous improvementrelationship building