Product Definition, Applications Manager

Location Type: Remote: open to residents of any country

Industry:

Company: Semtech

Location: San Diego, US

Our Team:

PerSe® products are the world’s highest performance capacitive solutions integrated with highly sophisticated Analog Front-Ends and digital processing for enhanced sensing performance. These ultra-small, feature-rich touch & proximity controllers are optimized for a wide range of applications such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, industrial and automotive.

Job Summary:

Searching for a talented semiconductor Applications Manager and Product Definer with direct experience related to sensing devices (capacitive, magnetic/hall) in automotive, industrial or consumer applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead applications team and manage priorities to align with company goals. (10%)
• Define next generation products (specs, features, etc) based on future customer needs, innovative ideas, competitive analysis, regulatory trends, marketing and R&D inputs, cost constraints, etc. (30%)
• Generate and update marketing definition and datasheet. (10%)
• Work closely with R&D throughout the design phase and until production release to address any definition-related topic. (20%)
• Prepare technical training and promotional material to ensure new product success. (10%)
• Hold technical training to sales/reps/distis/partners worldwide. (10%)
• Visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products. (10%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required. Master’s in electrical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years related semiconductor Applications Management and Product Definition experience.
• Experience with sensing technologies (capacitive, magnetic/hall).
• Good analog and mixed signal circuitry knowledge.
• Self-driven, strong troubleshooting skills as well as adhering to project deadlines and business objectives.
• Able to work in and foster a teamwork environment with a demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge with others.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough command of the English language, written as well as verbal.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in automotive is highly desirable.
• Bilingual abilities are highly desirable (French/German/Italian/Chinese/Korean/Japanese)

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $100,000 – $150,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.