New Product Introduction Engineer

Axiro Semiconductor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiro Semiconductor in San Diego is seeking an experienced engineer to lead bench validation and characterization of RF/mmWave IC products. Applicants should have a minimum of 10+ years in the semiconductor industry, focusing on NPI, product engineering, validation, and characterization.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with RF and mmWave technologies, along with excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of production test methodologies.

This role offers innovative work surrounding cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and the opportunity for significant impact at Axiro.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience in relevant areas.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF and mmWave IC validation.
• Solid understanding of RF/mmWave measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench validation and characterization of RF/mmWave IC products.
• Develop and execute silicon validation plans for high-frequency products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance.

Skills

RF and mmWave IC bench validation

Production test methodologies

Statistical data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Debugging silicon issues

Education

BSEE required; MSEE preferred

Tools

Advantest V93000

SAP

MATLAB

Python scripting

Job description

Axiro Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor design company headquartered in Bengaluru, driving innovation in RF, wireless infrastructure, satellite communication (Satcom), and high-speed connectivity solutions. Backed by CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group. Axiro represents India’s leap into the global semiconductor arena. With millions of chips already powering global networks, a world-class team across India, the US, and Europe, and cutting-edge expertise spanning RF, mmWave, GaN, and next-generation communication technologies, Axiro is engineering the future of how the world connects, computes, and communicates.

Job Description

• Lead bench validation and characterization activities for RF/mmWave IC products across full PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) conditions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive silicon validation plans for mmWave/RF transceivers, beamformers, radar ICs, connectivity ICs, or related high-frequency products.
• Perform hands‑on RF/mmWave measurements using laboratory equipment.
• Drive bench‑to‑ATE correlation and production test readiness.
• Support ATE sampling activities and collaborate with test engineering teams on production test optimization.
• Work closely with design, DFT, product engineering, reliability, quality, and manufacturing teams to debug silicon and improve product performance/yield.
• Lead or support: Device qualification, Package qualification, Reliability stress testing, HTOL/HAST/uHAST/TC/ESD/LU execution and data analysis.
• Support NPI phase gates through engineering builds, qualification, pilot production, and volume production release.
• Analyze production/yield data and drive continuous improvement initiatives through statistical analysis and DOE methodologies.
• Correlate yield trends with WAT/PCM data and process variations to identify root causes and yield enhancement opportunities.
• Support failure analysis activities and corrective/preventive actions with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with overseas SAT/OSAT service providers and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth qualification and production ramp.
• Drive test time reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and coverage.
• Participate in review boards including: Product readiness reviews, Qualification reviews, Yield reviews, Production release reviews.
• Generate clear technical reports, characterization summaries, qualification reports, and production documentation.

Required Qualifications

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience in NPI, product engineering, validation, characterization, or test engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with RF and mmWave IC bench validation and characterization.
• Solid understanding of:
• RF/mmWave measurement techniques
• Production test methodologies
• Statistical data analysis
• Reliability testing
• Experience debugging silicon issues and correlating lab/ATE/manufacturing data.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flow including wafer fab, assembly, and test operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, accountability, and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Advantest V93000 (93K) ATE platform is a strong plus.
• Experience with mmWave/RF products in technologies such as, CMOS, SOI, SiGe BiCMOS.
• Experience with: SAP, Arena PLM, Jira, JMP, MATLAB, Python scripting/coding.
• Experience designing or supporting HTOL/reliability load boards.
• Experience working with overseas SAT/OSAT service companies.
• Knowledge of:
• Yield enhancement techniques
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• WAT/PCM correlation analysis
• GR&R and measurement correlation methodologies
• Familiarity with package technologies including QFN, FCBGA, WLCSP, or antenna‑in‑package solutions is a plus.