Design Engineer

Job Summary:

Designs and assists customers in the design of semi-custom Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and board level systems.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Architects, codes, synthesizes, simulates, tests and debugs electronic systems.
• Provides estimates for completion of tasks and activities.
• Understands customer’s business and technical objectives to determine the optimum tools, devices, and methods the company can offer to assist in the achievement of those objectives.
• Evaluates, recommends, specifies, installs and maintains design tools.
• Develops and documents customer proposals, designs, methodologies and user procedures.
• Writes application notes.
• Serves as the company's technical representative to clients and suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level.
• Develops solutions to defined tasks, typical assignments and projects. May be solved by the application of specialized foundational knowledge, using existing approaches and solutions.
• Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Receives initial direction although work may be reviewed for accuracy and quality.
• Collaborates with immediate management and team members within the department or function.
• Actions typically affect own work assignments and department. Erroneous decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or resources to remedy.

Work Experience:

• Typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.