Job Description

At Semtech, we don't just build cutting-edge technology -- we shape the systems that connect, power, and protect the world. As our

Senior Staff Product Engineer, Lifecycle Engineering

, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our high-performance products continue to meet the rigorous standards of our global customers long after release.



You'll take full ownership of

sustaining engineering, yield improvement, and manufacturing optimization

-- leading the technical efforts that directly impact performance, cost, and profitability across the entire product lifecycle. This is an opportunity to make visible contributions to both

engineering excellence

and

business results

, in a collaborative environment that values expertise, creativity, and initiative.

What You'll Do

Drive Product Excellence

Lead

margin improvement and yield optimization

activities across production sites and suppliers. Own all aspects of the

product lifecycle

-- from production ramp to end-of-life management. Maintain

product documentation, BOMs, routings

, and ensure manufacturing readiness across global sites.

Solve Complex Challenges

Investigate and resolve critical

production issues

impacting quality, test performance, or yield. Work closely with

Test Engineers

to enhance test coverage, streamline test time, and optimize cost. Lead structured problem-solving using

8D, CAPA

, and other quality methodologies.

Collaborate and Influence

Partner with

Design and NPI teams

to embed manufacturability and cost efficiency early in the product lifecycle. Coordinate with

Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain

to ensure consistent output and product health. Use data-driven insight to influence decisions that improve

manufacturing stability and customer satisfaction

.

Innovate Through Data

Apply

statistical analysis tools

(Excel, JMP, Galaxy, dataConductor) to model yields and identify optimization opportunities. Drive continuous improvement projects that push the boundaries of

cost, performance, and reliability

.

What You Bring

BS in Electrical Engineering

(or related field) with

5-8 years' experience

in the semiconductor industry. Strong background in

product, test, or design engineering

-- ideally in sustaining or lifecycle support roles. Proven success in

yield analysis, margin recovery

, and cross-functional problem-solving. Solid understanding of

ATE test systems

(Advantest, Teradyne) or equivalent bench setups. Experience with

data-driven engineering

, including statistical process control and design of experiments. Familiarity with

high-speed serial digital interfaces

,

video/datacom systems

, or

JEDEC/Mil quality standards

is a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Semtech, we believe innovation starts with people. You'll join a team where

your technical insight has immediate impact

-- helping us improve performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction across global product lines.



We offer a culture that rewards initiative, values collaboration, and provides the resources to keep growing your expertise.



Our

pay-for-performance philosophy

means your contributions are recognized, your career can grow, and your work truly makes a difference.

Additional Information

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.



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