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:
- Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
- Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.
- Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.
- Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.
- Actions may impact the organization and its reputation. Effects of erroneous decisions may be long-lasting, influence the future course of the organization and/or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.
Work Experience:
- Typically 8+ 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.
Skills Required
- Typically 8+ years' experience in design engineering
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Avnet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avnet and has not been reviewed or approved by Avnet.
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
