
Semiconductor company
Senior Staff Characterization Engineer
Required skills
Python
Responsibilities:
1Planning 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.
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About Semtech

Semtech
PublicSemtech Corp supplies analog, mixed-signal semiconductors, and algorithms for enterprise, communication, and industrial applications.
1,001-5,000
Employees
Camarillo
Headquarters
$1.2B
Valuation
Reviews
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Work-life balance
3.2
Compensation
3.8
Culture
4.1
Career
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Management
2.3
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Pros
Supportive and friendly coworkers/team
Good benefits and pay
Flexible work arrangements
Cons
Limited career advancement/upward mobility
Poor management and leadership direction
Heavy/overwhelming workload
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41 data points
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$92,738
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Base
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Stock
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Bonus
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2
HR Screen
3
Hiring Manager Interview
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