Senior NPI Product Engineer

Senior NPI Product Engineer Overview

Our international client is seeking a highly skilled Senior NPI Product Engineer to oversee and facilitate the launch of new semiconductor products, guiding them from initial development stages through to high-volume manufacturing and transfer to production facilities. This role involves working across various departments including Design, Test, Validation, Quality, Reliability, Applications, Marketing, and Operations to ensure a seamless product introduction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new semiconductor products, managing all phases from concept to production release.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to meet project milestones, prepare release documentation, and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Design and apply strategies for Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to optimize testing and production processes.
• Support the creation and refinement of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) test programs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and product quality.
• Finalize product datasheets and define production test limits to meet specifications.
• Develop detailed characterization plans that cover various process, voltage, and temperature conditions (PVT), and perform experiments such as DOE (Design of Experiments).
• Analyze test data, including correlation studies and process capability assessments, to identify yield issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Monitor manufacturing yield and quality metrics, supporting failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Participate in CAPA activities to address production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with foundries and OSAT partners to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing process efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience in semiconductor product and test engineering, with a solid understanding of semiconductor physics.
• Knowledge of analog and mixed-signal ICs, with hands-on experience in test program development.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Excel or JMP for data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by excellent communication abilities.
• Bachelorâ??s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in developing characterization plans, yield analysis, and process capability studies.
• Familiarity with DFT and DFM principles and their application in product design and manufacturing.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and with external manufacturing partners to achieve project goals.

Benefits

• Industry-leading salary package.
• Additional benefits to be provided by the employer.

Working Pattern

This position is based onsite in Bristol, England, with no mention of remote or hybrid options.

Sponsorship Information

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