Microelectronics Applications Engineer (remote)
Senior Applications EngineerPosition SummarySeeking a Senior Applications Engineer with deep technical expertise in IC design and characterization with strong technical communication skills to support customer engagements and develop comprehensive product documentation. The ideal candidate will serve as a critical technical bridge between our design teams, customers, and business development organizations.Key Responsibilities• Product Documentation & Technical Content- Create detailed technical specifications, characterization data, and application guidelinesDevelop and maintain comprehensive product datasheets for ASIC and standard product offeringsDocument electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, functional descriptions, and package informationEnsure all technical documentation meets industry standards and customer requirementsProduce application notes, design guides, and reference designs that enable customer success• Customer Technical Support- Conduct design reviews and offer guidance on IC integration and system-level implementationDeliver technical presentations and training to customers and field application engineersProvide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers and internal teamsTroubleshoot customer design issues and recommend solutions• Product Characterization & Validation- Analyze silicon measurement data and validate performance against specificationsDefine and execute IC characterization test plans across process, voltage, and temperature cornersSupport failure analysis and root cause investigation activitiesWork with design and test engineering teams to optimize product performance• Cross-Functional Collaboration- Collaborate with product marketing to define product positioning and competitive advantagesContribute to new product definition based on customer feedback and market requirementsInterface with IC design teams to understand product features, limitations, and optimal use casesSupport sales teams with technical expertise during customer engagementsRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in IC applications engineering, design engineering, or related technical roleBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)Proven track record of developing technical datasheets and application documentationTechnical SkillsAbility to translate complex technical concepts into customer-facing contentExceptional technical writing skills with ability to create clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentationExperience with documentation tools and version control systemsExperience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, etc.)Experience with semiconductor device physics, CMOS technology, and circuit operationFamiliarity with industry-standard communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SerDes, etc.)Knowledge of IC packaging, thermal management, and power delivery considerationsProficiency in interpreting and analyzing electrical test data and characterization resultsStrong presentation skills for both technical and business audiencesStrong understanding of digital and/or analog IC design principlesPreferred QualificationsBackground in system-level design or board-level integrationExperience supporting government or military programsExperience with high-reliability or radiation-hardened IC technologiesFamiliarity with ITAR regulations and defense/aerospace industry requirementsKnowledge of EDA tools and design flows (Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor)Understanding of ASIC development processes and foundry technologies (GlobalFoundries, Intel, TSMC)Work EnvironmentCollaboration with cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and salesMay require occasional travel to customer sites or industry conferences (10-20%)Office-based position with occasional lab work for IC characterization and testingPotential for customer-facing activities requiring professional presentation skillsSecurity Requirements• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance may be required for certain programs• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR restrictions on technical dataFull-time + Benefits (Health and Dental Insurance, 401K Plan with Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), Stock Option Plan)Javier LeonTalent AcquisitionChelsea Search Group619-227-3193 cellFJLrecruiter@gmail.comwww.LinkedIn.com/in/JavierLeon (are we connected?)