Product Development Engineer
Core
Driving thermal characterization, system-level validation, and product performance optimization for next-generation FPGA products from development to high-volume manufacturing.
Role type
Product Development Engineer (Semiconductor/FPGA)
Builds
FPGA products for AI, cloud, networking, and edge markets
Domain
Semiconductor hardware engineering / FPGA product development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal characterization, electrical characterization, silicon validation, system-level test methodologies, DFT strategies (scan insertion, BIST, test compression), ATPG/MBIST development, pre-silicon test pattern simulation, root cause analysis of silicon failures, test time and cost optimization, data analysis (Python, Perl, MATLAB)
Preferred skills
FPGA/ASIC product engineering experience, thermal test methods and temperature chamber testing, semiconductor manufacturing test flows, yield/performance analysis, scripting for test automation
Technologies
Python, Perl, MATLAB, FPGA, ASIC, ATE, DFT tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute thermal characterization plans; Perform thermal and electrical characterization of FPGA products; Analyze characterization data to identify performance limitations; Develop and execute System Level Test (SLT) methodologies; Develop and implement DFT strategies for FPGAs; Collaborate with RTL design and verification teams; Define and implement test plans, patterns, and fault models; Develop and maintain ATPG, MBIST, and manufacturing test content flows; Perform pre-silicon test pattern simulation and validation; Analyze test results and debug silicon failures; Work with manufacturing and test teams to optimize test time, cost, and quality; Analyze early customer returns to drive test hole closure; Drive test time reduction through fallout data analysis
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
