What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at Semtech?
Location : Camarillo, CA
Our Team :
Semtech's Protection Applications team is a dynamic group of passionate engineers dedicated to delivering industry-leading ESD and Surge protection solutions. By leveraging our expertise and innovative approach, we empower customers and partners to achieve unparalleled levels of circuit protection performance. With a versatile team committed to excellence, we consistently turn ambitious visions into reality
Job Summary :
The Application Engineer for TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) products acts as a critical technical liaison between Semtech and its customers. This role involves closely collaborating with customers to understand their requirements, providing expert guidance on TVS product selection, and delivering tailored solutions for circuit protection in electronic systems.
Key responsibilities include ensuring TVS products meet customer specifications, addressing technical inquiries, conducting product testing, and supporting the design-in phase. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions and drive the successful integration of TVS products into applications across automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial systems.
This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. As an Application Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering industry-leading circuit protection solutions and ensuring customer success.
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. Ability to analyze system level ESD failures using SEED (System Efficient ESD Design) methodology and ESD / EMC analysis tools including ESD generators and Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) / Very Fast TLP (VFTLP) analysis.
- Customer and Technical Support
Respond to technical questions from customers and sales teams
Build hardware prototypes to verify new product feasibility
PSpice and ADS simulation
Minimum Qualifications :
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $72,450 - $100,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to : job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee's total compensation package.
Salary : $72,450 - $100,000
