Principal / Senior Engineer, Product Engineering

RECRUITMATIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITMATIC PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior/principal engineer to lead automotive semiconductor products from tape-out through qualification, release, and mass production.

You will drive engineering builds, characterization, pilot production, and manufacturing readiness while coordinating with Design, Test, Reliability, Quality, Foundry and OSAT teams to ensure successful industrialization. You will own product lifecycle management, monitor yield and cost improvement, and support product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical/Electronics/IC Design or related fields.
• 5+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Principal) in semiconductor Product/Test/Yield/Reliability.
• Experience in fabless product development with foundry/OSAT partners.
• Self-motivated, hands-on team player with ownership mindset in a dynamic startup environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication across global/multicultural teams.
• Analytical, data-driven decision making with engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive semiconductor products from tape-out through qualification, release, production ramp and mass production.
• Drive engineering builds, characterization, pilot production and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Design, Test, Reliability, Quality, Foundry and OSAT teams for successful product industrialization.
• Support product release and production transfer activities.
• Product characterization, validation and debugging; correlate bench results with test data.
• Own product lifecycle activities and drive yield, quality, and cost optimization.
• Lead test program optimization and cross-site improvements; support new business acquisition.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Ownership mindset

Problem solving

Communications

Global teamwork

Education

Electrical/Electronics/IC Design or related advanced degree

Tools

Advantest platforms

PAT

SBL

Statistical screening

Job description

My client is a large fabless Semiconductor Company in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & New Product Introduction
• Lead automotive semiconductor products from tape-out through qualification, release, production ramp, and mass production.
• Drive engineering builds, characterization, pilot production, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Test, Reliability, Quality, Foundry, and OSAT teams to ensure successful product industrialization.
• Support product release and production transfer activities.
• Product Characterization, Validation & Debug
• Perform product characterization and electrical validation activities.
• Support debug and bench evaluation for new products. and customer issues.
• Correlate bench results with ATE and production test data.
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Own product lifecycle activities throughout development and high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive yield improvement, quality enhancement and cost optimization programs.
• Monitor product health through manufacturing, yield, reliability, and field performance indicators.
• Lead technical disposition of non-conforming materials through MRB processes.
• Drive engineering changes for process, package, material, test program, test hardware, manufacturing site, and supply chain changes.
• Support customer complaint investigations, 8D problem solving, corrective actions, and continuous improvement program Product Qualification & Reliability
• Product ATE Test Program Optimization
• Drive production ATE test program optimization to achieve optimal balance of quality, test coverage, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborate with Design and Test Engineering teams to improve product testability and defect screening effectiveness.
• Support ATE program correlation, qualification, and production deployment.
• Lead test time reduction, multisite optimization, and test coverage improvement initiatives.
• Technical Support for New Business Acquisition
• Provide technical manufacturing support during new business acquisition, RFQ, and customer engagement activities.
• Support product cost modelling, manufacturing assumptions, and technical feasibility assessments during quotation and project planning phases.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, IC Design, Device Physics, or related fields.
• Minimum 5+ years (Senior Engineer) or 8+ years (Principal Engineer) of semiconductor industry experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Yield Engineering or Reliability Engineering.
• Experience in product development in fabless semiconductor companies and working with manufacturing partners (Foundry and OSAT) are highly preferred.
• Self-motivated, hands‑on team player with a strong ownership mindset, capable of delivering results in a dynamic and rapidly growing startup environment.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and multicultural teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combining data-driven decision‑making with sound engineering judgment.

Preferred Technical Expertise:

• Product engineering, NPI execution, and product lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of IC functionality, electrical specifications, system applications and product performance requirements.
• ATE test program development, release, optimization, and production support, preferably on Advantest platforms.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes including Wafer Sort, Assembly, Final Test, Reliability, and Quality operations.
• Experience in statistical techniques in analyzing yield, test and manufacturing data.
• Familiarity with AEC-Q100 qualification and automotive reliability requirements.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, IATF 16949, and ISO 26262.
• Experience with semiconductor failure analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of advanced screening and data analytics methodologies including PAT, SBL, Clustering Analysis, and Statistical Screening.