Principal Product Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end ownership of semiconductor product lifecycle from engineering material planning through qualification, characterization, product release, and volume-production support.
Role type
Principal Product Engineer (Semiconductor)
Builds
Semiconductor devices (SoC, mixed-signal) for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT applications
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing and product engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (semiconductor devices)
Required skills
Semiconductor product lifecycle management, first-silicon bring-up and debug, voltage/temperature/process characterization, BOM and PLM management, cross-functional coordination, statistical yield analysis, failure analysis, qualification planning (JEDEC/AEC), fab transfer management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with external foundries and OSATs, familiarity with ATE platforms (Teradyne J750, Advantest V93000), knowledge of laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters), experience with yield-management tools (Agile, JMP, PDF Exensio)
Technologies
Agile, PLM systems, Teradyne J750, Advantest V93000, JMP, PDF Exensio
Responsibilities
Own product lifecycle from concept to end of life, drive first-silicon bring-up and debug, plan and coordinate characterization and production limit setting, create and maintain product BOMs, remove material-flow obstacles, execute qualification per JEDEC/AEC standards, monitor production data for yield/quality improvements, support fab transfer and BOM changes, investigate customer returns and RMAs, provide technical direction and lead risk resolution
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight