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Applications Engineer – Circuit Protection Products
| Company | Semtech |
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| Location | Camarillo, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $56000 – $118500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- B.S. Electrical Engineering
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor device theory and electrical circuits, including Analog and Digital ICs
- Solid understanding of High-Speed PCB layout concepts, including signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to proactively solve issues
- Proficiency with different lab instruments and testers
- Quick learner of new technical skills including new instruments and software
- Effective verbal and written communication to interface at all levels within the organization
- Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule
- Ability to collaborate with international, cross-functional teams, including those in different time zones
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office™ products – Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
Responsibilities
- Characterize new & existing transient voltage suppression (TVS) products using a wide range of tools including but not limited to ESD test simulations, Lightning/Surge generators, Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) test simulations, and transmission loss analysis
- ESD evaluation of customer boards and equipment pursuant to IEC 61000-4-2
- Analyze system level ESD failures using System Efficient ESD Design (SEED) methodology and ESD/EMC analysis tools including ESD generators and Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) / Very Fast TLP (VFTLP) analysis
- Respond to technical questions from customers and sales teams
- Interface with customers to help define new products
- Conduct technical training for Field Applications Engineers (FAE) and Distribution partners
- Visit customers with Sales/FAEs to provide on-site support as needed
- Build hardware prototypes to verify new product feasibility
- Design and build new product evaluation and demo boards
- PSpice and ADS simulation
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years’ experience preferred in the Semiconductor & Telecommunications sectors
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as PSPICE and ADS is a plus
- Fluency in Korean is highly desirable
