Semtech
Senior Staff Product Engineer, Lifecycle Engineering
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Senior Staff Product Engineer – Lifecycle Engineering
Location: Bristol, UK — Semtech Bristol Design Centre (St James Court B, Great Park Road, Bristol BS32 4QJ)
About the Role
Within Semtech’s high-performance product portfolio, the Lifecycle Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring that released products continue to meet global customer expectations throughout their operational life.
This team bridges Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Design, Quality, and Operations, with a focus on:
- Yield improvement
- Sustaining engineering
- Manufacturing optimisation
- Long-term product health
Their work directly impacts:
- Product performance
- Cost efficiency
- Profitability across global manufacturing sites and supplier networks.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Product Engineer to strengthen our Lifecycle Engineering capability.
Job Summary
As Senior Staff Product Engineer – Lifecycle Engineering, you will:
- Lead sustaining engineering for mature, high-volume semiconductor products
- Drive yield improvement and margin optimisation initiatives
- Resolve complex production challenges (e.g., quality, test performance, yield issues)
- Apply structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, CAPA) to improve manufacturing stability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Test, Design, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Apply data-driven practices to optimise lifecycles (ramp-up → end-of-life)
This is a high-visibility, hands-on role where your technical expertise directly contributes to engineering excellence and business performance.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Ownership
- Oversee yield improvement and margin optimisation efforts across internal & external manufacturing environments (20%)
- Manufacturing lifecycle ownership – from initial product ramp to end-of-life stage (20%), ensuring product stability
- Define and execute supply chain collaboration strategies for global sites & suppliers
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Technical Problem-Solving
- Investigate and resolve critical production issues (quality, yield, test performance defects) using structured methodologies (20%)
- Develop and implement test optimisation strategies for improved accuracy & efficiency
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Test, Design, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to embed manufacturability, cost efficiency, and test optimisation (20%)
Data-Driven Excellence
- Conduct statistical analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (20%)
- Translate data insights into actionable engineering decisions
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 5–8 years of experience in semiconductor product, test, or design engineering (preferably in sustaining or lifecycle roles)
- Strong expertise in:
- Yield analysis & margin improvement
- Cross-functional technical problem-solving
- Proficiency with ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest, Teradyne) or bench test environments
- Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and design of experiments (DoE)
- Fluent professional English (written & spoken)
Desired Qualifications
(Preferred experience for increased eligibility)
- Experience working across global manufacturing sites & supplier networks
- Proficiency with tools such as:
- Excel
- JMP, Galaxy, dataConductor (or similar analysis platforms)
- High-speed serial interfaces, video/datacom systems, or JEDEC/MIL-STD quality standards
- Strong documentation discipline & structured engineering approach
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced production environments with competing priorities
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Why Join Semtech?
Join a team that delivers high-impact work shaping connectivity solutions:
- Drive products that deliver global impact across connectivity markets
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (Design, Test, Quality, Operations) on impactful initiatives
- Own impactful technical projects influencing cost, performance, and profitability
- Thrives in a culture that:
- Encourages initiative
- Values expertise & continuous improvement
- Highlights technical excellence
Career Growth Philosophy
At Semtech, innovation starts with people. We empower growth through:
- Personalised mentorship paths
- Access to continuous learning resources
- A collaborative engineering environment
Our culture:
- Recognises meaningful technical contributions
- Encourages development of additional influence & expertise
- Enables engineers to shape Semtech’s product portfolio through impactful engineering
Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of job duties but reflects the major responsibilities. Employees are required to perform other job-related tasks as needed. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and subject to possible modifications for reasonable accommodation under disability law.
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