Semtech

Semtech

Senior Applications Engineer

CAN - Burlington, ON · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$102k-$125kDetected 6 days ago
PythonLinuxProject ManagementCustomer SupportPCB DesignEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationMentoringAdaptability

About the role

  • ​ ​ ​ The Senior Applications Engineer is a seasoned individual contributor and a cornerstone of the applications team.

Responsibilities

  • NPI Project Support & Product Ownership ( 50 %)
  • ​ This role carries ownership across t wo interdependent NPI workstreams: internal infrastructure and test tooling, and on-board copper application support for the CopperEdge product portfolio.
  • The Senior Engineer is expected to independently plan, execute, and deliver across these areas while acting as the technical bridge between hardware, applications, and software teams.
  • ​ Design and develop firmware for in-house test equipment and infrastructure solutions used across the applications and NPI lab environment, with a focus on reliability, repeatability, and ease of use.
  • ​ Work with the broader applications team to define internal tooling requirements, translating together with third part silicon partners, lab workflow needs into embedded firmware features that enable test and measurement at next generation nodes.
  • ​ b ) On-Board Copper - CopperEdge Product Portfolio Support
  • ​ Serve as the applications engineering lead for on-board copper applications within the CopperEdge product portfolio, independently defining test strategies and validating system-level performance across relevant host and module configurations.
  • ​ Accurately identify application risks, estimate task timelines, and develop project plans that ensure NPI deliverables are met on schedule; communicate status and risks clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • ​ Contribute ideas to improve test automation and tooling for on-board copper characterization, and develop technical collateral - application notes, test reports, and design guides - that accelerate customer adoption of the CopperEdge portfolio.
  • Customer Support & Relationship Management ( 2 5%)

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience in signal integrity, optical transceivers, active copper cables, or high-speed host system qualification.
  • Mastery of signal integrity fundamentals with strong practical expertise in PAM4 signaling, TxFIR, and receiver equalization theory and application.
  • Proficiency in RF and signal integrity measurements including VNA, S-parameter analysis, and advanced PCB design for high-speed applications.
  • Proficiency with test and measurement equipment including Bit Error Rate Testers, Oscilloscopes, and Network Analyzers
  • Working knowledge of Ethernet standards and data center networking architectures and their implications for Semtech's product applications.
  • Experience with Python scripting for equipment control, automation, and data analysis.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline
  • a Master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
  • an advanced degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.

Compensation

  • A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $102,000 - $125,000.

Company info

  • ​ ​ ​ Semtech's Signal Integrity Products Applications Team is a group of experienced, passionate and talented engineers tasked to support and deliver industry-leading integrated circuits.
  • The Applications Team provides innovative solutions to enable Data Center and Mobile Transport markets.
  • We enable our customers and partners to achieve a new standard of product performance, overcoming complex problems in their system to accelerate their time to market.
  • ​ Develop and execute signal integrity characterization and compliance testing for on-board copper channels, interpreting S-parameters and link budget data to provide actionable guidance to customers and internal teams.
  • ​ Partner with customers on CopperEdge design-in activities, providing pre-sales technical support, performance characterizations, and design optimization recommendations across their on-board copper application environments.
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