Design Engineer

Company: Semtech
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Location: Camarillo, CA or Plano, TX

Our Team:

Semtech's Protection Business Unit is tasked with developing and delivering industry-leading Protection Products. We are dedicated to providing customers with the highest-quality proprietary solutions and breakthrough technologies.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the design and development of leading edge System Protection Products. Reporting directly to the Design Engineering Manager and interfacing with Applications, Marketing, Product and Test Engineers. The Design Engineer is responsible for supporting multiple phases of new product development life-cycle from definition through production release. This includes the definition, design and simulation, validation and qualification of new products throughout the range of protection requirements ranging from voltage, current or temperature conditions to ESD and surge threats.

Responsibilities:
Design and research semiconductor leading edge system protection products, applying knowledge of electronics engineering principles, such as power electronic circuit design and semiconductor devices.
Perform analog and mixed-signal circuit design and simulation using Cadence Virtuoso design tools.
Perform electrical evaluation to verify correct device functionality and performance.
Collaborate with internal packaging team to propose solutions to meet electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements.
Work closely with applications engineers and marketing personnel regarding new product definition and specification.
Provide development engineering support to subcontractors, including yield analysis, transfer and set-up of new products, and technical troubleshooting of development issues.
Ensure finished products adhere to specifications and Quality Control (QC) standards prior to release.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience as a Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer or related occupation in the semiconductor industry
Qualifying experience should include the following areas: Power Electronic Circuit Design
Analog / Mixed-signal Circuit Design
Silicon Wafer Process Flow
Device Characterization Data Analysis
Cadence Design Software
Design of Experiments (DoE)
APQP and FMEA methods

Appropriate knowledge of bipolar, BiCMOS or power discrete device physics, and design techniques in both circuit and Silicon level.
Experience in device simulation tools and layout software.
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Willingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team which values growth and innovation of both products and individuals.

Career Growth Philosophy

At Semtech, we seek innovation and leadership from each and every member of our team. Our goal is to ensure that our talented professionals are equipped with support, resources, and the opportunity to excel. Our pay-for-performance philosophy provides recognition and prestige coupled with a competitive compensation package.

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.

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