NPI Engineer 4

Broadcom Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Irvine, California is looking for a qualified engineer to lead the qualification and characterization of Analog/Mixed Signal IC products. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in semiconductor technology and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production and product quality.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $160,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, 401(k) matching, and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in semiconductor, especially in Analog/Mixed Signal devices.
• Good failure analysis techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in validation with controlled GRR experiments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, characterize, and transfer Analog/Mixed Signal IC products to mass production.
• Conduct reliability qualifications and product characterization.
• Interface with internal and external groups for project leadership.

Skills

Failure analysis techniques

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electronic/Electrical)

Tools

Common statistical tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for qualifying, characterizing, and transferring Analog/Mixed Signal IC products from prototype samples to mass volume production per schedule.
• Perform reliability qualification (ESD, LU, HTOL & Package qualification) as well as product characterization over process voltage & temperature, statistical data analysis & report generation.
• Interface with internal (Marketing, Design, Manufacturing Groups) and external (Customer, Vendors) groups.
• Work with cross‑functional teams as a project lead and help drive project milestones to support timely release to production, cost reduction, and yield improvement.
• Support package/process qualification.
• Customer support (product issues, customer reports, customer meetings, etc.).
• Ensure product quality by driving DPPM to <100.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree, Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electronic/Electrical) or equivalent.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in semiconductor, especially in Analog/Mixed Signal devices using CMOS process.
• Candidate must demonstrate good failure analysis techniques, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to resolve device performance and yield issues related to design, test, package, or process problems.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated, result‑oriented, and a team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of ESD, LU testing, burn‑in‑board (BIB) design is a plus.
• Experience in characterization data collection, analysis, and statistical capability analysis using common tools is a plus.
• Experience in validating ATE PVT with controlled GRR experiments; guard banding test limits: system/process/mechanical/PVT variance.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 100,000.00 to USD 160,000.00.

As a valued member of our team, you will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive a competitive new hire equity grant, as well as annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) participation with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.

The company follows all applicable laws for paid family leave and other leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.