Staff Product Engineer

Description Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Overview Synaptics is looking for a Staff Product Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible for supporting new product introduction and the continuous care of mass production, sustaining & yield monitoring, and improvement during production. You will also be responsible for direct communication with the design team and the management of the ASIC supply chain vendors: wafer foundries and test houses. This position reports to the Director, Product and Test Engineering. The typical base pay range for this position is USD $121,000 - $191,400 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, equity, and other benefits. Note that compensation listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Responsibilities & Competencies Job Duties Manage all aspects of new product introduction, from concept through volume ramp into mass production and full life cycleScheduling all aspects of product development, tracking progress, and keeping recordsDefining test, PVT characterization, and silicon/package qualification plans for new productsEngaging in design and testability reviews to promote low-cost implementations while also ensuring DFT targets are metCreating a qualification plan tailored to consumer, industrial, or automotive standards and ensuring its successful executionDesigning qualification test hardware, such as ESD, HTOL & bHAST boardsDriving bench-to-ATE correlation for key parametersEnsuring new devices meet yield, test coverage, quality, and cost targetsDefining yield and manufacturing specs for wafer sort, final test, and system-level testSetting robust test limits that ensure proper test screening of outgoing devicesValidating new test programs, test hardware, ATEs, and OSATs via GRR analysisEvaluating customer returns, driving the necessary failure analysis, and identifying test coverage gaps to bring issues to a closeDriving continuous improvement to meet yield, test time, quality and dppm targetsStriving for the highest device quality at the lowest product costDispositioning production lots based on yield analysis, bin yield limits, fab PCM data, and other metricsSummarizing yield trends and improvement efforts in regular meetings with the cross-functional team and managementEngaging with Marketing team to support business case development of new products as well as early samples commitments Competencies Strong understanding of HTOL, BHAST, and ESD qualification methodologies, including board designs, pattern conversions and bring-upsProactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environmentWell organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accuratePositive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas Solid project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and drive multiple projects at various stages of development Resourceful and able to solve complex problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and data Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse global cross-functional teamGood communication & presentation skills in English; ability to run cross-functional meetings Qualifications (Requirements) Bachelor’s degree (masters preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent8+ years of experience in semiconductor Product EngineeringBroad understanding of NPI flow, silicon test, reliability, quality, and failure analysis techniques Expertise in statistical analysis and experience with data analysis software such as PDF tools Exensio, GA, NPI, or equivalentKnowledgeable in PVT characterization, guard-banding, compliance matrix, and characterization report creationExpert in silicon qualification with strong working knowledge of standards like JESD47 and AEC-Q100Familiarity with silicon and package qualification for consumer and automotive markets, with the ability to create associated reportsExperience on ATE test platforms such as Teradyne UltraFLEX, Teradyne J750, or Advantest 93kAbility to support chip-level failure analysis and RMAs Ability to travel internationally up to 10% Belief in Diversity Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.