Quality Engineer - Root Cause & Lab Investigations

Semtech; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech Burlington, ON is seeking an Associate Engineer to join a quality-focused team responsible for customer returns resolution, product quality improvements, and engineering investigations. You will work hands-on with state-of-the-art lab equipment and collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations.

The role offers growth in semiconductor quality, exposure to Failure Analysis Platforms, and mentoring of co-op students, with a compensation range around CAD 70k-75k per year, depending

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in semiconductors, ICs, or photonics/lasers.
• Experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, BERTs, Signal Generators, Multimeters, Power Supplies, etc.
• Proven track record solving problems, troubleshooting, and analyzing data using statistical concepts and tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and manage own time effectively.
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Prior experience conducting root cause / failure analysis investigations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and validation of customer return material using lab equipment, automated test equipment, and application test platforms.
• Lead and drive investigations for root cause analysis of customer and internal failures, with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and test houses for engineering services/activities.
• Own and improve internal quality processes, procedures, and databases.
• Contribute to the design of Failure Analysis Platforms for New Product Introduction and help develop in‑house capabilities.
• Drive Product Quality Investigations focused on Defect Rate reduction, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement.
• Present findings and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Mentor co‑op students/interns on lab practices and investigation methodology, as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

BERTs

Signal Generators

Multimeters

Power Supplies

Job description

Semtech Burlington, ON is seeking an Associate Engineer to join a quality-focused team responsible for customer returns resolution, product quality improvements, and engineering investigations. You will work hands-on with state-of-the-art lab equipment and collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations.

The role offers growth in semiconductor quality, exposure to Failure Analysis Platforms, and mentoring of co-op students, with a compensation range around CAD 70k-75k per year, depending