Product Engineer - New College Graduate

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is hiring a Product Engineer to support the launch and optimization of new mixed-signal audio products. You will join a cross-functional team to analyze data, improve manufacturing performance, and contribute to quality initiatives throughout product introductions.

No prior industry experience is required and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. You will collaborate with internal engineers and external test suppliers to solve problems and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or near-term completion.
• Coursework or projects involving statistics, data analysis, programming, or scripting.
• Basic understanding of hardware design and semiconductor manufacturing or reliability concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a willingness to learn testing/manufacturing processes.
• Self-motivation, detail-orientation, and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product launches and new product introduction activities for mixed-signal audio products.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to analyze yield, test-time, cost, and quality data.
• Assist with NPI ramp plans, statistical analysis, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the test team to support production test coverage and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate with design, test, validation, manufacturing, failure analysis, quality, and operations teams to meet milestones and resolve issues.
• Help investigate customer samples and returns.
• Support failure analysis, risk assessments, and corrective actions to improve product robustness and readiness.
• Contribute to yield enhancement and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

SAS

dataConductor

Python

Visual Basic

JSL

IG-XL tester

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We are hiring a Product Engineer to support the launch and optimization of exciting new products.

In this role, you will work within a cross-functional development team supporting new product introductions for high-performance mixed-signal audio products. You will help analyze data, improve manufacturing performance, and support quality and reliability initiatives. This is an opportunity to build your engineering career while working with internal engineering teams and external product test suppliers to solve problems and improve processes.

No prior industry experience is required. Recent college graduates and candidates graduating soon are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support product launches and new product introduction activities for mixed-signal audio products.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to analyze yield, test-time, cost, and quality data.
• Assist with NPI ramp plans, statistical analysis, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the test team to support production test coverage and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate with design, test, validation, manufacturing, failure analysis, quality, and operations teams to support product milestones and resolve issues.
• Help investigate customer samples and returns.
• Support failure analysis, risk assessments, and corrective actions to improve product robustness and production readiness.
• Contribute to yield enhancement and cost reduction projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or expected completion of the degree in the near term.
• Coursework, academic projects, internship experience, or personal projects involving statistics, data analysis, programming, or scripting.
• Basic understanding of hardware design and semiconductor manufacturing or reliability concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in learning how products are tested and manufactured.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Spotfire, SAS, dataConductor, or similar tools through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, or JSL.
• Interest in using AI to improve engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with semiconductor testing, manufacturing processes, or the Teradyne IG-XL tester platform.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.