Principal Engineer - Product Engineering

Infineon Technologies AG; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Cavite, Philippines is seeking a Principal Engineer, Product Engineering to lead yield improvement initiatives, optimize test coverage, and influence manufacturing and cost-reduction strategies for advanced microcontroller products.

You will guide production teams, drive key testing enhancements, and manage derivative bring-ups to support NSO and business growth, while delivering measurable improvements in product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Strong programming proficiency in C, C++, Perl, Python.
• Proven track record of delivering results through innovative problem-solving and technical leadership.
• Strong desire to take on challenges, drive initiatives independently, and effectively manage priorities to meet business objectives.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to drive KPIs, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve production failures using advanced laboratory tools and bench equipment to drive yield improvement and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to ensure efficient issue resolution and continuous enhancement of microcontroller test coverage.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, including: test time reduction, test yield improvement, fab site qualification, and manufacturing flow transfers to lower-cost locations.
• Perform comprehensive customer return analysis and generate detailed failure analysis reports to support corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead the bring-up of product derivatives from the existing product portfolio, supporting NSO and business growth.
• Define and implement test program improvements to enhance product performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

C

C++

Perl

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced semiconductor professional passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving manufacturing excellence? Join our team as a Principal Engineer, Product Engineering, where you will lead yield improvement initiatives, optimize test coverage, and influence key manufacturing and cost-reduction strategies for advanced microcontroller products.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Investigate and resolve production failures using advanced laboratory tools and bench equipment to drive yield improvement and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to ensure efficient issue resolution and continuous enhancement of microcontroller test coverage.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, including:
• Test time reduction
• Test yield improvement
• Fab site qualification
• Manufacturing flow transfers from high-cost to lower-cost manufacturing locations
• Perform comprehensive customer return analysis and generate detailed failure analysis reports to support corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead the bring-up of product derivatives from the existing product portfolio, supporting New Sales Opportunities (NSO) and business growth.
• Define and implement test program improvements to enhance product performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Strong programming proficiency in:C,C++,Perl, Python
• Proven track record of delivering results through innovative problem-solving and technical leadership, with examples of impactful project outcomes.
• Strong desire to take on challenges, drive initiatives independently, and effectively manage priorities to meet business objectives.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to:
• Drive and achieve team KPIs
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Adapt and excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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