Principal Engineer - Operations Engineering Cost and Planning

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell Technology is seeking a highly motivated, talented and strategic Principal Engineer. You will be part of dynamic Test Engineering team working on most advanced technologies including Custom ASIC, Cloud, Server & Network Processor. You will lead Product and Test Engineering planning, cost modeling, and operational execution for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role will be responsible for driving RFI/RFQ sizing activities, developing OpEx and CapEx estimates, coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts, and optimizing product qualification and test processes across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.

What You Can Expect

Product & Test Engineering Planning

• Lead RFI and RFQ sizing activities for Product Engineering and Test Engineering programs.
• Develop and maintain operational expenditure (OpEx) sizing models for Product Engineering and Test Engineering organizations.
• Support NPI development activities including:
  • Pre-silicon engagement
  • Post-silicon qualification
  • Silicon characterization
  • Validation and verification planning

Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Management

• Develop CapEx estimates and planning models for Product and Test Engineering requirements.
• Determine and estimate:
  • Load board costs
  • Probe card costs
  • Socket requirements
  • Qualification hardware needs
  • Module and wafer quantities required for validation, verification, and qualification
• Optimize capital investments while maintaining technical and schedule requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including:
  • Operations Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Design Engineering
  • DFT (Design for Test)
  • Product Engineering
  • Test Engineering
• Collaborate with Finance teams to determine cost-per-unit models and support business case analysis.
• Work with sourcing and procurement teams to obtain vendor quotations, negotiate technical requirements, and support supplier evaluations.
• Coordinate with engineering stakeholders to define probe test and final test flows for production readiness.

Program Execution & Technical Leadership

• Participate in Technical Kick-Off (TKO) meetings and drive action items to closure.
• Serve as a proactive and responsive technical leader across multiple concurrent projects.
• Prioritize critical deliverables while effectively managing multiple tasks and timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic recommendations to improve engineering efficiency and execution.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to revamp and streamline engineering and operational processes.
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Develop best practices for estimation, qualification planning, and engineering operations.

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum 5+ years experience in semiconductor Product Engineering and/or Test Engineering environments.

- Strong understanding of:

• Semiconductor manufacturing flows
• NPI lifecycle
• Silicon qualification and characterization
• Probe and final test methodologies
• Cost modeling and engineering operations

- Experience working with OSATs, ATE platforms (Advantest V93K and Teradyne Uflex), probe cards, sockets, and load boards.

- Proven ability to work effectively in highly cross-functional environments.

- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

- Grounded, detail-oriented.

- Has an inherent sense of urgency and accountability.

- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

138,400 - 204,800, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at [email protected].

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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