Applications Engineer

Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland (Hybrid)

Our Team:

PerSe® products are the world's highest performance capacitive solutions integrated with highly sophisticated Analog Front-Ends and digital processing for enhanced sensing performance. These ultra-small, feature-rich touch & proximity controllers are optimized for a wide range of applications such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, industrial and automotive.

Job Summary:

Searching for a talented semiconductor Applications Engineer with direct experience related to magnetic/hall sensing devices in automotive, industrial or consumer applications. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead new products validation to ensure compliance to specifications and expected functional behavior.

• Generate datasheets, application notes and other technical documents to promote Semtech PerSe® products.

• Develop and validate evaluation/demonstration boards including circuit schematic design, PCB layout and related software specifications.

• Perform detailed competitive analysis based on documentation analysis and lab measurements.

• Work closely with key customers to optimize Semtech sensing solutions for the target application and become the technical lead to support design-in activity through interfacing with customers, FAEs, sales and factory personnel.

• Visit customer’s site to provide technical support and secure the design.

• Hold technical trainings to sales/reps/distis/partners worldwide.

• Low to Moderate Travel required – up to 20%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years related semiconductor Applications Engineering experience.

• Experience with magnetic/hall sensing.

• BSc., BSEE or equivalent degree required. MSEE preferred.

• Good analog and mixed signal circuitry knowledge with hands-on experience in system, PCB design and complex lab setups.

• Self-driven, strong troubleshooting skills as well as adhering to project deadlines and business objectives.

• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and share technical knowledge with colleagues.

• Possesses strong communication skills, capable of interfacing effectively at all organizational levels, with a thorough command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in automotive is highly desirable.

• Experience with capacitive or other sensing technology is plus

• Bilingual abilities are highly desirable (French preferred, else German/Italian/Chinese/Korean/Japanese)