Principal NPI Test Architect – High-Speed SerDes & SiGe

Semtech; Burlington; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor company in Burlington, Canada, seeks a Principal NPI Test Engineer to drive test development for mixed-signal products. Responsibilities include architecting test strategies, mentoring engineers, and ensuring quality at high-speed operations. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in semiconductor testing, with strong skills in programming and signal integrity analysis. This role offers strategic influence in product innovation.

Qualifications

• Expert in high-speed signal integrity and BER testing.
• Experience with SerDes and high-speed I/O testing.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect test strategies for mixed-signal SiGe products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives affecting NPI cycle.
• Research and implement next-gen ATE capabilities.

Skills

Advantest V93000 platform proficiency

C/C++ programming

Python programming

TCL programming

Signal integrity analysis

Analog/mixed-signal DFT techniques

PCB design tools proficiency

Education

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

Job description

A semiconductor company in Burlington, Canada, seeks a Principal NPI Test Engineer to drive test development for mixed-signal products. Responsibilities include architecting test strategies, mentoring engineers, and ensuring quality at high-speed operations. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in semiconductor testing, with strong skills in programming and signal integrity analysis. This role offers strategic influence in product innovation.