Semtech

Senior Staff Characterization Engineer

MEX - Aguascalientes Full time

Responsibilities:

1 Planning and execution of assigned NPI products (75%)

  • Plan, review and execute characterization plans and reports, schedules, and hardware requirements.
  • Define, integrate, and implement product-specific optical/electrical characterization test benches—bringing together test equipment, PCB hardware, software, and fixtures as needed.
  • Bring up and develop repeatable and reliable automation solutions (Python, VISA, data processing).
  • Analyze results in real time.
  • Execute plans and meet schedules by prioritizing tasks effectively and managing competing deadlines.
  • Generate data sets and reports.
  • Review results with the core team and handle follow-up actions.
  • Proactively assess the quality of the product and results.
  • Work closely with other teams, both locally and at other sites (corner lot planning, ATE testing, data analysis, reporting, coordinating testing at other locations, etc.).
  • Debug issues and develop solutions using a solid foundation in electronics and signal integrity.

2. Tool and process development (15%)

  • Contribute to Python automation and the team’s characterization repository.
  • Add and improve automated test methods, equipment classes and post-processing techniques.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality through signal integrity work.
  • Adopt AI as a daily basis tool to boost efficiency.

3. Self-development (5%)

·Actively develop skills and knowledge in relevant areas—like new test equipment, electronics, signal integrity, automation/programming, standards, packaging, connections, company processes, tools, etc.

4. Mentoring (5%)

Mentor and help develop more junior or less experienced team members.