Product Engineer - Staff

Founded in 2003, InvenSense Inc., a TDK Group Company, is the world’s leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense’s vision of Sensing Everything targets the consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated Motion and Sound solutions.Our solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy. InvenSense’s motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in many of the world’s largest and most iconic brands including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, internet of things, automotive products, and remote controls for smart TVs. InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We’re looking for top-notch Engineers to join our global team. If you’re interested in being part of our journey and helping us grow to become the leading provider of SoC platform solutions, we want to hear from you.The Staff MEMS Product Engineer will join the TDK-Invensense Product Engineering team in Milan, Italy, leading the development and productization of new MEMS devices for automotive applications. The candidate will oversee validation, failure analysis, and test development activities to support new devices through development and production launch phases. They will be responsible for introducing new products into ultra-high-volume production and will lead weekly cross-functional team meetings, including Integration, CMOS Design, MEMS Design, Foundry, Packaging, and Test teams. The applicant must be familiar with MEMS sensor technologies and capable of conducting failure analysis. Proficiency in statistical data analysis and test automation is required. Core Responsibilities:Lead sensor development activities including validation, failure root cause analysis, and test development. Manage schedule and material for different test and product chips.Characterize new product architecture/platform. Develop plans and perform characterization and testing per customer specific requirements.Drive and track interactions with suppliers for test infrastructure, silicon fabrication and packaging. Represent the PE team in meetings with the cross-functional Engineering and Operations teams. Provide weekly updates on status, risks, and mitigation strategies for ongoing activities. Maintain engineering requirement specifications for sensors. Work with Marketing on datasheets. Required Qualifications:MS in EE/CS/mechanical engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience or PhD (preferred) and 3-6 years of relevant experience. At least 2 years of automotive sensor experience preferred. Fundamental knowledge of MEMS Inertial sensor (accelerometer, gyroscope) technologies and designs.Fundamental knowledge of MEMS fabrication processExcellent programming skills and experience with Python and/or Matlab. Prior experience of C#, embedded programming, and signal processing are preferred.Proficient in data collection, data analysis, and strong statistical analysis skills.Hands-on experience on debugging and characterizing analog systems (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.), measurement automation (labview or matlab), and failure analysis.Hands on experience with semiconductor, mixed signal, and MEMS testing Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in characterization of any of the following sensors: gyroscope, accelerometer, pressure sensor, PMUT, microphone or any other comparable physical sensor. Experience in lean six sigma/FMEA-PFMEA/SPC is a strong plus. Experience in problem solving techniques such as 8D/5-why/fishbone diagramFamiliarity with using MS Project or similar project management tools.The compensation package offered for this position is the following:Average RAL (Gross Annual Salary) from 50K to 60K .Variable compensation depending on personal and Corporate performances: of up to 30%Benefits: 9 meal vouchers, car parking or public transport pass, supplemental health insurance.The salary range is relative to the specified job grade offered, which may vary based on the candidate's actual experience.