Senior/Staff Product Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles

Help bring next-generation sensing technology from concept to high-volume production. This role is designed for engineers who thrive at the intersection of hardware innovation, productization, and real-world application—turning complex optoelectronic designs into scalable, production-ready solutions.

As a Senior Product Engineer, you will lead the transition of advanced optoelectronic integrated circuits from early development through qualification and into mass production. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex product lifecycles in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. You will work closely with design, test, manufacturing, and reliability teams, as well as external partners, to deliver high-performance solutions for applications such as sensing, imaging, and advanced automotive systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & NPI Execution: Drive new product introduction efforts, guiding devices from prototype stages through qualification and into scalable manufacturing. Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure seamless product launches.
• Test Engineering & ATE Development: Design and implement advanced automated test solutions, including multi-site test strategies, hardware development, and software programs that optimize efficiency, cost, and throughput.
• Qualification & Compliance: Develop and execute comprehensive qualification plans aligned with automotive and industry standards. Ensure products meet stringent reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Debugging & Validation: Perform detailed bench-level and system-level debugging to validate product performance, identify issues, and ensure readiness for production environments.
• Data Analysis & Performance Optimization: Analyze characterization and production data to identify trends, improve product performance, and drive continuous optimization.
• Failure Analysis & Yield Enhancement: Lead investigations into product failures, implementing corrective actions and driving yield improvement initiatives throughout the production lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and system-level teams to align on requirements, resolve challenges, and meet key development milestones.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed technical documentation, including test plans, qualification reports, and production release materials to ensure traceability and knowledge continuity.

What You Bring

• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in semiconductor product engineering, particularly within optoelectronic or photonic devices.
• Test & Debugging Experience: Hands-on proficiency with automated test equipment and laboratory debugging techniques.
• Data Analysis Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights using tools such as Python or similar platforms.
• System-Level Understanding: Deep knowledge of device characterization, performance metrics, and system integration considerations.
• Industry Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive or high-reliability qualification standards and processes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with advanced sensing technologies, including photon detection or imaging systems.
• Familiarity with device architectures and integration within semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to automotive or safety-critical applications requiring rigorous validation and compliance.
• Knowledge of system-level applications such as LiDAR or similar sensing platforms.

Why This Role Matters

This position is critical to transforming innovative hardware concepts into reliable, high-volume products used in real-world applications. Your contributions will directly impact product quality, scalability, and performance in industries where precision and reliability are essential. If you are passionate about advanced hardware technologies and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation while making a tangible impact.