Palma Ceia Semi-Design (PCS), is a fast-growing, fabless semiconductor company, focused on complete integrated Wi-Fi and LTE solutions for the IoT marketplace. We require a product/test manager to join their Silicon Operations team in Cambridge, UK. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge and experience of semiconductors., include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Product/Test Engineering
* Develop Product Yield Enhancement & Quality improvement methods as products ramp to production.
* Interface with suppliers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
* Review of customers and supplier specifications to ensure that customer needs will be met by Palma Ceia Semi Design products.
* Ensure the smooth transition of products from early-stage sampling to HVM on time and within the quality and cost expectations.
* Interface with all relevant departments from R&D through sales and marketing to ensure product offering meets time and cost deadlines.
* Define & drive product cost reduction programs.
Test Development
* For each new product or product variant requiring a new test solution:
I. Develop a test plan with written definitions how to test each block. II. Agree what characterisation and reliability testing will be required.
* Work with R&D to ensure that best DFT techniques are employed from an early stage.
* Working with R&D devise optimum test solutions such as BIST etc. to minimize cost.
Processes and Procedures
* Create suitable product and test development procedures. These procedures should cover all aspects of vendor and subcontractor control and management.
* Procedures should include all aspects of product and test development, test control, product handling, yield targets, quality targets, etc.
BS/MS degree Physics, EE or equivalent industrial experience
* Minimum 4 years of direct experience high tech manufacturing environment
* Familiarity with electronic manufacturing systems particularly in the Semiconductor industry
* Knowledge of product qualification methods incl. FA
* Product and test engineering knowledge of wireless products
* Familiarity with the design, NPI & YE processes involved in a fabless semiconductor company
* Working with external suppliers and partners
* Silicon Foundry and OSAT experience
* Statistical analysis - e.g. JMP, Good understanding of analog/RF and digital IC design methodologies and circuit architectures
* Familiarity with fab tape-out process
* Experience with quality management systems
* Package substrate design
* Knowledge of BT, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or nb-IoT
* Effective use of Microsoft Office presentation tools - Word, Power Point, and Excel plus Outlook and Teams, Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
* Strong team-player
* Can-do attitude
* Ability to work independent of management, yet within a team environment of constantly changing priorities
* Ability to work on multiple quality projects simultaneously
* Strong attention to detail
* Willingness to get involved in whatever needs doing