Principal Product Engineer

Insight Global; Burlington; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Principal NPI Product Engineer to own new product development programs—from early silicon development through full production transfer. You will work with cross-functional teams across design, validation, test, characterization, quality and operations on our high‑performance optical and analog/mixed‑signal IC portfolio.

This role drives milestones, DfT/DFM strategy, ATE test programs, wafer-to-bench characterization, product release, yield optimization, and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or design engineering.
• Proven ownership of silicon bring-up, characterization, and production transfer programs.
• Hands-on experience with ATE test development, ATE-to-bench correlation, and production test limit setting.
• Strong foundation in DfT and DfM principles.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Excel; scripting/automation in Python, TCL, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Background in analog/mixed-signal or optical IC characterization (TIA, CDR, LimitAmp, high-speed SerDes).
• Familiarity with high-speed ATE platforms such as Advantest or Teradyne.
• Experience with JEDEC reliability qualification methodologies (HTOL, HAST, ESD, latch-up).
• Exposure to ATPG, MBIST, or boundary scan DFT flows.
• Experience engaging directly with foundry and OSAT partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPI programs from concept through production release.
• Own DfT/DFM strategy and lead ATE test program development and verification.
• Develop and execute product characterization plans across wafer, bench, and ATE.
• Lead product release activities, datasheet finalization, and test limit setting.
• Drive yield analysis and optimization through DOE, yield modeling and process capability studies.
• Lead reliability qualification, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations.
• Partner with foundry, packaging, and OSAT teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive lifecycle improvements.

Skills

Silicon bring-up

ATE test development

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

JMP

Excel

Python

TCL

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Principal NPI Product Engineer to take ownership of new product development programs — from early-stage silicon development through full production transfer. Working closely with cross-functional teams across design, validation, test, characterization, quality, and operations, you will be a key technical contributor and program driver for our client's high-performance optical and analog/mixed-signal IC portfolio in cutting-edge CMOS and BiCMOS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive NPI programs from product concept through production release, managing milestones, deliverables, product transfers, and manufacturing readiness.
• Own DfT/DfM strategy and lead development, verification, optimization, and release of ATE test programs in collaboration with test engineering teams.
• Develop and execute product characterization plans, including wafer-level, bench, and ATE testing across PVT conditions, with ATE-to-bench correlation analysis.
• Lead product release activities, including datasheet finalization, production test limit setting, test coverage reviews, guard-banding decisions, and statistical validation of specifications.
• Drive yield analysis and optimization through DOE execution, yield modeling, process capability studies, test-time reduction initiatives, and resolution of yield loss Pareto issues.
• Lead product validation, reliability qualification, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations for manufacturing, field-return, and RMA-related issues, driving corrective actions to closure.
• Partner with foundry, packaging, and OSAT teams to resolve manufacturing challenges while driving quality improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and continuous product lifecycle enhancements.

Skills and Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field (MS preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or design engineering
• Proven ownership of silicon bring-up, characterization, and production transfer programs
• Hands-on experience with ATE test development, ATE-to-bench correlation, and production test limit setting
• Strong foundation in DfT and DfM principles
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Excel; scripting/automation in Python, TCL, or equivalent
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
• Background in analog/mixed-signal or optical IC characterization (TIA, CDR, LimitAmp, high-speed SerDes)
• Familiarity with high-speed ATE platforms such as Advantest or Teradyne
• Experience with JEDEC reliability qualification methodologies (HTOL, HAST, ESD, latch-up)
• Exposure to ATPG, MBIST, or boundary scan DFT flows
• Experience engaging directly with foundry and OSAT partners

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].