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Application Engineer

Application Engineer
by Admin on 05-01-2024 at 2:20 pm

  • Full Time
  • Cambridge, UK
  • Applications have closed

Website Pragmatic

Overview

As an Application Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of new Flexible Semiconductor products for both internal and external customers. You will collaborate with our R&D, Engineering, Product Management and Commercial teams as the technical interface for product ideation, improvement, innovation and road mapping activities, as well as providing first line technical support for customers seeking to develop their own products in Pragmatic’s technology.

This is a great opportunity for you to apply your skills and knowledge to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that shape the future of the semiconductor industry. You will also have the chance to interact with some of the world’s leading experts and companies in the field and learn from their experience and insights.

This comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive and collaborative work culture.

To be successful in this role, you should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience in semiconductor design, verification or application. Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuits, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, EDA tools and methodologies are required, while previous experience engaging with semiconductor foundries and/or OSATs is welcomed. You should have excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. You should also be willing to travel occasionally to meet with customers and attend industry events.

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Manage technical engagements with customers around their use case, products, and support use of Pragmatic’s PDK and physical deliveries.
  • Consult on project technical feasibility, specifications, and deliverables.
  • Work closely with IC Design, Test and Assembly teams to ensure customer success.
  • Support Sales with new customer engagements, engaging directly with the customer and providing supporting materials.
  • Provide feedback within the team to aid in directing internal development of PDK, technical notes, and business systems
  • Present credible representations of Pragmatic technology strengths and weaknesses internally and externally.
  • Aid customers through from the design phase of a project through to manufacture and delivery, providing feedback and inputs across the process.
  • Develop proof-of-concept and demonstrators of novel applications of FlexiIC technology.

Qualifications and training

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar (ECAD eg Cadence, Altium training desirable.)
  • A strong broad understanding of electronics (transistor level or board level) and its core principles.

Skills and experience

  • Demonstrable experience in either Electronic/IC development projects with a successful outcome .
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
  • A previous experience in Semiconductor Design/Foundry roles is very desirable
  • Knowledge of fabless product development cycles and foundry interactions
  • Experience directly engaging with external customers OR having the desire to do so.
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