Senior Director, Quality Engineering at Semtech

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Semiconductors, OpticsIndustries

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Applied Physics, Material Science Engineering or related degree. PhD is a plus
Solid Knowledge of product engineering fundamentals with an emphasis on Analog/Mix Signal Optical transceiver IC products ranging from 100Mbps to over 400Gbps, supporting standards such as Fibre Channel, InfiniBand®, Ethernet, Passive Optical Network (PON)
Solid knowledge of semiconductor device physics; including practical experience with SiGe and CMOS FinFET technology. Ability to identify semiconductor device failure mechanisms
7+ years of demonstrated managerial experience in at least one or a combination of product engineering, test, or design in a complex IC merchant environment. IDM or Fabless Experience is acceptable
Effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough written and verbal command of the English language
Desired: Experience in Semiconductors/Integrated Circuits Manufacturing & Test
Desired: Proven ability to solve problems, analyze data using statistical concepts

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive quality strategy aligned with business objectives, targeting reduction in RMA rates and improved customer satisfaction scores (Strategic Quality Leadership)
Define and manage cross-functional quality engineering approach resulting in measurable improvements throughout the delivery lifecycle (New Product Development, Manufacturing, and ISO compliance) (Strategic Quality Leadership)
Represent Quality across the Senior Leadership Team and drive organizational change initiatives (Strategic Quality Leadership)
Lead quality risk assessments for new product launches and technology transitions (Strategic Quality Leadership)
Manage a technical team across multiple site locations with full P&L responsibility for quality operations including Product Quality Engineering and Foundry Supplier Quality Engineering Teams (Team Management & Operations)
Drive expedient and effective hands-on diagnosis of customer escalated issues, ensuring resolution within defined SLA targets (Team Management & Operations)
Develop high-performing technical teams through coaching, mentoring, and career development programs (Team Management & Operations)
Report progress internally and externally to customers in a timely and professional manner (Team Management & Operations)
Actively participate and drive continual improvement practices across the new product introduction development process (Product Definition, Tape Out, and Product Release Phases) (Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement)
Collaborate with Assembly, Test, and Foundry SQE teams to implement process improvements and best practices (Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement)
Identify and apply industry benchmarks to develop "best-in-class" QA process models and target performance metrics (Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement)
Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize quality processes (Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement)
Manage Product Quality initiatives among Design, Marketing, Product & Test Engineering Organizations (Cross-Functional Collaboration)
Establish and maintain processes for new product introduction, technology development, process transfers, and failure analysis investigations (Cross-Functional Collaboration)
Partner proactively with Business Units to anticipate and address quality requirements (Cross-Functional Collaboration)
Interface with suppliers and foundry partners to ensure quality standards throughout the supply chain (Cross-Functional Collaboration)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quality EngineeringSemiconductorR&DOperationsSupply ChainFoundry ManagementRMA AnalysisISO ComplianceNew Product DevelopmentRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipP&L ManagementSLA ManagementContinuous Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location for this role?

The position is onsite in Burlington.

What education is required for this position?

A Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Applied Physics, Material Science Engineering or related field is required.

How much travel is required in this role?

Travel is required 20% to 30%.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership experience is needed for this role?

The role requires experience leading cross-functional quality engineering teams across multiple site locations with full P&L responsibility, strategic quality leadership, and team management through coaching and mentoring.

Semtech

High-performance semiconductors and IoT solutions

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation focuses on high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity services. Its products include the XR60 5G Router Solution for reliable networking and LoRa technology for efficient IoT applications that support decarbonization. The BlueRiver platform enables the transmission of high-quality video over Ethernet, catering to the audiovisual industry. Semtech aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability across various sectors.

Camarillo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1960Year Founded

$557MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Hardware, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Cisco and Huawei in the IoT market.

Semiconductor industry talent shortage may impact Semtech's innovation capabilities.

Rising raw material costs could squeeze Semtech's profit margins.

Differentiation

Semtech's LoRa technology aids global decarbonization through efficient IoT applications.

The BlueRiver platform enables zero-latency Ultra HD 4K HDR video over Ethernet.

Semtech's XR60 5G Router Solution offers robust 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for IoT solutions in elder care boosts Semtech's healthcare market potential.

Financial institutions' investments indicate strong market confidence in Semtech's growth.

Partnership with Nvidia enhances Semtech's position in high-performance computing.

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