Staff Application Engineer
$145,000–$185,000 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Validate new memory modules and controllers through heavy bench measurements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Conduct system-level analysis on different memory modules to identify performance bottlenecks and develop strategies for enhancing power efficiency. Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, alongside simulation models to analyze chip, board, and system levels. Provide direct technical support for product development and integration phases, resolving complex power-related challenges with customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product, test, and packaging to ensure solutions meet all performance specifications. Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, and test plans for internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field)
- 7+ years of experience in power management, USB protocol compliance testing, memory system design, or related fields
- Hands-on experience with bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices
- Strong knowledge of USB physical layer measurements and electrical compliance testing (including high-speed tests, jitter, eye diagram analysis, EOP width, mask testing and ringing)
- Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components)
- Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages
- Experience with customer support for technical design and resolving any issues at the application level
- Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers
Desired Qualifications
- Master's in electrical engineering (or a related field)
- 3+ years of focus on DDR5 or similar high-speed memory technologies
- Familiarity with DDR JEDEC standards and protocols
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