Applications Engineer 1

$62,600 - $114,800/Yr

Skyworks - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As an Applications Engineer 1 at Skyworks, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on supporting product development in high-performance analog semiconductors. This role involves providing technical assistance to customers, developing evaluation hardware, and creating training materials. You will engage with a global customer base and contribute to innovative solutions in the semiconductor and power electronics industry, particularly in applications such as electric vehicles and data centers.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Understand safety certifications at component or system levels (UL, CSA, CQC, VDE, IEC, EN, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• 0 to 3+ years of working in the semiconductor or power electronics industry
• Strong analog and digital circuit analysis skills
• Experience supporting customers in a related industry
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools
• Ability to prepare technical reports to provide clarity to customers when written communication is ineffective
• Strong and methodical problem-solving skills
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills
• 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 or serve as technical subject matter expert on customer visits

Benefits

• Access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option)
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave)
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive plan
• Potential for additional awards, including recognition and stock based on performance