Full-Time

Principal NPI Product Engineer

New Product Introduction

Updated on 8/20/2026

Semtech

Semtech

1,001-5,000 employees

Semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity

No salary listed

Bristol, UK + 1 more

More locations: Burlington, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Four days on-site per week, Monday through Thursday.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or design engineering is required.
  • Proven ownership of silicon bring-up, characterization, and production transfer programs is required.
  • Hands-on experience with automated test equipment test development, automated test equipment-to-bench correlation, and production test limit setting is required.
  • A strong foundation in Design for Testability and Design for Manufacturability principles is required.
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Excel is required.
  • Scripting or automation experience in Python, Tcl, or an equivalent language is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities are required.
Responsibilities
  • Drive new product introduction programs from product concept through final release, ensuring product conformance to specifications and seamless transfer to full-volume manufacturing.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Design, Marketing, Validation, Test Engineering, Characterization, Quality and Reliability, Applications Engineering, and Operations.
  • Own backend new product introduction development tracking through product transfer and lead milestone reviews covering program logistics, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Prepare and own new product introduction product-release deliverables and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing documentation.
  • Define and drive Design for Testability and Design for Manufacturability requirements for new product introduction products.
  • Lead the development, implementation, verification, and optimization of automated test equipment test programs with test engineering.
  • Drive product characterization, correlation, and release activities to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards.
  • Own finalization of datasheet specifications and automated test equipment production test limits through data-driven, statistically validated limit-setting processes.
  • Develop and own product characterization plans for wafer-level and bench tests across product specifications and operating conditions.
  • Lead data analysis of automated test equipment and bench characterization results across process, voltage, and temperature variations, including automated test equipment-to-bench correlation studies and process capability analysis.
  • Drive yield modeling activities and lead design of experiments planning and execution to support yield analysis, test-time reduction, and test optimization.
  • Lead product validation and reliability qualification activities with Test, Characterization, Validation, and Reliability Engineering teams.
  • Identify yield-loss Pareto opportunities and drive targeted solutions to closure.
  • Monitor yields and quality metrics across processing steps and proactively identify and act on trends and anomalies.
  • Review and own test coverage, test limits, and guard-band decisions.
  • Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations for field returns and return merchandise authorization cases, and drive corrective and preventive action development and closure.
  • Partner with foundry process and packaging engineering teams to resolve issues during wafer fabrication, packaging, die sort, and final package test.
  • Identify and implement product-lifecycle cost-reduction and continuous-improvement opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master of Science degree is strongly preferred.
  • Background in analog/mixed-signal or optical integrated-circuit characterization, including transimpedance amplifiers, clock-and-data recovery, limiting amplifiers, or high-speed serializer/deserializer technology.
  • Familiarity with high-speed automated test equipment platforms such as Advantest or Teradyne.
  • Experience with Joint Electron Device Engineering Council reliability qualification methodologies, including high-temperature operating life, highly accelerated stress test, electrostatic discharge, and latch-up.
  • Exposure to automatic test pattern generation, memory built-in self-test, or boundary-scan Design for Testability flows.
  • Experience engaging directly with foundry and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test partners.

Semtech makes high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity for telecom, environmental monitoring, and audiovisual markets. Its XR60 5G Router Solution combines 5G and Wi-Fi 6 in a compact, durable device for demanding environments. LoRa enables wide IoT deployments for decarbonization and efficient data collection, while BlueRiver uses AV over IP chipsets to transmit uncompressed 4K HDR video with zero latency over standard Ethernet (SDVoE). The company earns from selling hardware, software, and connectivity services, differentiating itself with an integrated mix of semiconductors, LoRa IoT, and SDVoE video networking to serve niche networking, sustainability, and professional video needs, with a goal to enable reliable connectivity, monitor environments, and accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Camarillo, California

Founded

1960

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 19, 2026 LR2022 and LR2012 entered production, broadening LoRa Plus coverage.
  • August 13, 2026 Semtech sold its cellular module business, removing a low-focus distraction.
  • October 15, 2026 data-center teach-in should reveal roadmap, margins, and long-term targets.

What critics are saying

  • Kaskela’s July 2026 investigation extends CopperEdge litigation risk into 2027.
  • Compal’s $62 million module sale closes only after regulatory approvals in fiscal 2027.
  • If AI networking wins disappoint, Semtech’s premium valuation collapses and debt coverage tightens.

What makes Semtech unique

  • Semtech owns LoRaWAN’s 500-million-device ecosystem and fourth-generation LoRa IP.
  • Its signal-integrity chips target AI data-center networking, a higher-margin, faster-growing niche.
  • Management keeps pruning non-core assets, sharpening focus around LoRa and data-center silicon.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Aug 24th, 2026
Semtech reports Q2 results tomorrow with 27.7% revenue growth expected

Semiconductor company Semtech will announce its Q2 earnings results on Tuesday afternoon. The market expects the company's revenue to grow 27.7% year on year, improving from the 19.6% increase recorded in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, Semtech beat analysts' revenue expectations, reporting revenues of $291 million, up 15.9% year on year. The company also exceeded analysts' EPS estimates and showed significant improvement in inventory levels. Analysts covering Semtech have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days. The company has a history of exceeding Wall Street's expectations. Semtech shares are up 2.8% over the past month, heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $201.38 compared to the current share price of $124.75.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Semtech sells cellular unit for $62M, launches new LoRa Plus IoT chips

Semtech has completed the sale of its cellular module business for $62 million and launched two new LoRa Plus IoT transceivers, the LR2022 and LR2012, now in production. The moves signal a strategic shift toward AI data-center networking and low-power IoT connectivity. The new Gen 4 LoRa devices expand Semtech's IoT portfolio, offering higher margin contribution that could offset pressure from lower-margin segments. However, the company remains heavily exposed to hyperscale data-center spending, which presents both opportunity and risk. Analyst projections for Semtech vary widely. Some forecast $2.3 billion in revenue and $546.9 million in earnings by 2029, whilst more cautious estimates suggest $1.9 billion revenue and $372 million earnings. The divergence reflects uncertainty around the company's ability to execute its focused strategy and dependence on AI infrastructure investment.

Associated Press
Aug 19th, 2026
Semtech expands LoRa Plus family with LR2022 and LR2012 transceivers now in production

Semtech Corporation has expanded its LoRa Plus family with two new transceivers, the LR2022 and LR2012, now in production. The devices join the existing LR2021 to address various IoT application requirements, from sub-GHz deployments to multi-band global tracking with satellite connectivity. Both new transceivers share the same fourth-generation LoRa IP core as the LR2021, offering backward compatibility with LoRaWAN, LR-FHSS, and legacy OOK devices. They feature best-in-class sensitivity with extended data rates up to 125 Kbps for LoRa and 2 Mbps for FSK applications. The devices support high-speed burst data transmissions within a low-power envelope, enabling large file transfers including images, audio, and firmware updates. Semtech's LoRa Plus platform is backed by a global ecosystem of more than 500 million deployed LoRa devices.

Market Chameleon
Aug 19th, 2026
Semtech's new LR2022 and LR2012: expanded LoRa Plus portfolio unlocks versatile IoT applications.

Semtech's new LR2022 and LR2012: expanded LoRa Plus portfolio unlocks versatile IoT applications. 19 August 2026, 9:16 AM LoRa Plus family now covers more IoT use cases than ever. Semtech Corporation has officially rolled out the LR2022 and LR2012, the latest additions to its LoRa Plus family. With both transceivers now in production, Semtech is aiming to reach new corners of the IoT sector - from cost-sensitive sub-GHz sensor nodes to advanced global trackers with multi-band and satellite connectivity capabilities. This expansion brings the LoRa Plus lineup to three production-ready chips, each tailored to evolving deployment scenarios. Fourth-Generation LoRa IP delivers speed and flexibility. The LR2022 and LR2012 share the cutting-edge, fourth-generation LoRa IP core with the existing LR2021. This means users benefit from backward compatibility across LoRaWAN, LR-FHSS, and legacy OOK devices, simplifying integration for IoT developers. These new chips deliver impressive radio performance, featuring best-in-class sensitivity, data rates up to 125 Kbps for LoRa, and up to 2 Mbps for FSK applications. Such high throughput supports large transfers - think images and firmwares - while holding onto the low-power DNA that defines LoRa technology. | Model | Bandwidth Coverage | Primary Features | Target Applications | | LR2021 | Multi-Band | FLRC 2.6 Mbps; Edge AI | Advanced AI Edge Devices | | LR2022 | Multi-Band | Single hardware; Global networks (terrestrial & NTN) | Global Trackers, Satellite IoT | | LR2012 | Sub-GHz | Optimized for low-power, legacy compatibility | Traditional Wireless, LPWAN | Unified platform fuels ecosystem growth. The addition of these chips is underscored by a unified software platform and proven deployment - over 500 million LoRa devices are already active worldwide. For partners like Zenner and Engelmann Sensor GmbH, the backward compatibility and new protocol support allow for streamlined upgrades and improved device performance, especially for applications demanding satellite connections or low-latency wireless response. Global reach: industry events extend market impact. Semtech is putting these advancements on display at major upcoming industry events. The LoRa Plus portfolio will be featured at IoTE 2026 in Shenzhen, Electronica India 2026 in Bengaluru, and The Things Conference in Amsterdam, connecting the global IoT ecosystem and sparking interest in the latest in wireless innovation. Key takeaway: LoRa Plus portfolio poised for new era in IoT. By broadening its LoRa Plus family, Semtech is sending a clear signal: the field of IoT is no longer one-size-fits-all. The new LR2022 and LR2012 chips enable developers to tailor solutions for diverse requirements, from ultra-low-power rural devices to global satellite-tracking solutions. With scalability and protocol flexibility now at the forefront, Semtech is positioning its technology and ecosystem for a new era of connected possibilities. Contact Information: If you have feedback or concerns about the content, please feel free to reach out to Market Chameleon via email at [email protected]. About the Publisher - Marketchameleon.com: Marketchameleon is a comprehensive financial research and analysis website specializing in stock and options markets. Market Chameleon leverage extensive data, models, and analytics to provide valuable insights into these markets. Its primary goal is to assist traders in identifying potential market developments and assessing potential risks and rewards. NOTE: Stock and option trading involves risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Examples contained within this report are simulated and may have limitations. Average returns and occurrences are calculated from snapshots of market mid-point prices and were not actually executed, so they do not reflect actual trades, fees, or execution costs. This report is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Neither Market Chameleon nor any other party makes warranties regarding results from its usage. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please consult a financial advisor before executing any trades. You can read more about option risks and characteristics at theocc.com. The information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. All stock price information is provided and transmitted as received from independent third-party data sources. The Information should only be used as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments and trading strategies. The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Information. Disclosure: This article was generated with the assistance of AI

Market Chameleon
Aug 17th, 2026
Semtech Corporation to host Data Center teach-in event on Oct. 15, 2026.

Semtech Corporation to host Data Center teach-in event on Oct. 15, 2026. Business Wire 17-Aug-2026 9:00 AM Event to feature strategy overview, technology portfolio and long-term financial objectives from Semtech leadership Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors powering AI data center networking and intelligent, connected Internet of Things ("IoT") devices worldwide, will host a teach-in for its Data Center business on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. The event will begin at 9 a.m. PT. Semtech President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Hong Hou, Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Signal Integrity Products Group Imran Sherazi, and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Mark Lin, will provide an in-depth overview of the company's strategy, differentiated technology portfolio, key growth opportunities, and long-term financial objectives. The event will also feature a panel discussion with industry experts, question-and-answer sessions, product demonstrations, and opportunities for in-person attendees to engage with members of Semtech management. Additional information regarding the agenda and registration will be provided in the coming weeks. Due to space limitations, in-person attendance will be limited, and advance registration will be required. A live webcast of the teach-in, along with the accompanying presentation materials, will be available under "News & Events" on the Investor Relations section of Semtech's website at investors.semtech.com. A replay of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the event. About Semtech Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) is a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors powering AI data center networking and intelligent, connected IoT devices worldwide. Its global teams are committed to empowering solution architects and application developers to develop breakthrough products for the infrastructure, industrial and consumer markets. To learn more about Semtech technology, visit Market Chameleon at Semtech.com or follow Market Chameleon on LinkedIn or X. Semtech and the Semtech logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Semtech Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners. Investor Contact Mitch Haws Semtech Corporation [email protected]