Sr. Principal Applications Engineer

Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.  Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect.  We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Why the position matters
Join the team in Budapest that's removing cost and complexity from broadband infrastructure power delivery, while continuing to improve efficiency. From enterprise Ethernet switches to wireless access points to security cameras, Skyworks' Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) solutions enable the rapid adoption of broadband power delivery with world-class cost and efficiency.  As an Applications Engineer on the Power team, you will be a key contributor to our customer's success by ensuring our products meet the defined performance and functionality and that meet our customer’s performance demands. This is a high-impact role in a dynamic work environment, and your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IC design, systems and marketing teams to define new Power and Isolation products
• Provide technical assistance to a global customer base, primarily via our customer support system, but occasionally in-person
• Develop customer evaluation hardware that provides best-practice layout guidelines for maximum EMI control
• Develop creative demonstration hardware and solutions to support pre-sale customer demonstrations and trade shows
• Author and maintain written collateral, such as application notes, user guides and whitepapers
• Author and deliver written, video and live training material to customers and our field teams
• Develop custom hardware solutions to help customers solve tough problems
• Work with partner companies to develop reference designs using Skyworks products
• Conduct detailed electrical analysis of competitive solutions to facilitate understanding of the competitive landscape

Qualifications

Other key aspects of the position
Must be comfortable explaining technical concepts to a wide range of audiences including more senior engineers and management teams
We foster a culture of accountability and promote a culture of creative problem-solving; therefore, being resourceful and having great initiative will enable success in this position

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals
Strong and methodical problem-solving skills 
Understanding of power switching circuits
Understanding of PCB design tools, techniques and processing
Understanding of basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, etc.)
Some working knowledge of a high-level programming or scripting language
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Willingness and eligibility to travel internationally on occasion to support critical customer issues
A great attitude with an eagerness to learn and the facility to adapt to changes in plans and new technical challenges

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