The Senior Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Product Development Engineering will serve as a technical leader, driving the definition, verification, and optimization of full-chip test methodologies and on-chip DFT (Design-for-Test) strategies. This role is pivotal in ensuring technical excellence, fostering innovation, and aligning engineering outcomes with business objectives. It requires deep technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and inspire junior engineers while orchestrating seamless cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Development Leadership: Lead complete product development cycles, spanning pre-silicon design through post-silicon validation, ensuring robust testability and performance.
- Technical Innovation: Champion advanced engineering solutions, introducing innovative test methodologies that simplify processes and elevate product quality.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with global teams across design, software, manufacturing, and product engineering to embed test capabilities throughout the product lifecycle.
- Mentorship: Inspire, guide, and develop a high‑performing team by cultivating deep technical expertise, encouraging knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement workflow enhancements to boost efficiency, strengthen compliance, and streamline development practices.
- Risk Management: Proactively anticipate, assess, and mitigate technical risks to safeguard product integrity and delivery timelines.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in semiconductor product development, with a track record of leading complex projects from concept to production.
- Proven experience in DFT (Design‑for‑Test), full‑chip test methodologies, and silicon validation.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with demonstrated success in resolving complex technical challenges.
- Experience mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative, high‑performance teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Passion for driving technical innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 10–15 years of experience in semiconductor product development
- Track record leading complex projects from concept to production
- Experience with DFT Design-for-Test
- Experience with full-chip test methodologies
- Experience with silicon validation
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative, high-performing teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
- Passion for technical innovation and continuous improvement
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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