Signal Integrity (SI) Applications Engineer
Description
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Perform component and system levels simulations to aid in the design-in of products
- Use novel techniques in modeling & simulation to design new connectors, cable assemblies, and connector evaluation PCBs
- Develop world-class connectors and cable assemblies on tight timelines
- Guide and direct the activities of crossfunctional team(s) per the priorities set by engineering management & learnings from SI simulations/measurements on developing major new products.
- Perform high-speed empirical and analytical signal integrity evaluations of interconnects.
- Validate designs and correlate measurement with simulations and test using VNA, TDR and Oscilloscope.
- Support released products including, optimization, characterization, and application support
- Create technical documentation and white papers
- Utilize project management skills and problem-solving ability
- Travel for training, sales support or shows and events
- Prioritizing jobs and multitasking
- Train and support engineers across experience levels in technical knowledge, and software tools.
Experience:
- 5 years minimum experience in Signal Integrity including a high-speed electrical test environment
- Experience using commercial 3D field solvers to study electromagnetic effects, with strength in Ansys software (HFSS, SI Wave, 3D Layout) highly preferred
- Experience with system-level tools (Keysight ADS, Cadence Allegro, HyperLynx…)
- Experience with SI test equipment (TDR, VNA, Oscilloscope...)
- Familiarity with high volume interconnect manufacturing methods & processes is a plus
- Knowledge of PCB design and fabrication methods
- Programming using MATLAB/Python is a plus
- Willing to learn new methods and technologies.
- Excellent communication skills is a must for interacting with internal and external customers
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
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