Applications Engineer

 Location: Hongkong/Shanghai/Shenzhen
Description:

• The position is in the Wireless Connectivity Unit. He or she will be responsible to verify RF systems and develop hardware & software for evaluation platforms or reference designs
• Provide regular and on time reporting according to BU requirements
• Support and enable customers hardware and software to design-in ON Semiconductor’s RF connectivity solutions with first time right approach to shorten the time to market
• Develop RF hardware and software for bench evaluation and demo systems
• Investigate and solve technical issues from production and customer related modules and products
• Improve and develop new evaluation boards and reference designs for specific markets and applications
• Work in a cross-functional team to bring new wireless products successfully to market
• Update product data sheets as required to include RF parameters, schematics, and application information. Develop required application notes
• Contribute to next generation products by analyzing market and customers’ needs. Work with marketing to define custom product specifications and new product opportunities
• Help drive top-line revenue growth for the company by identifying opportunities and securing design wins with customers

• At least 8 years relevant experience
• Excellent academic qualifications (BSEE required, MSEE a plus)
• Experience with software development in C, C++, C#
• Familiar with the development of embedded software and tools
• Good background in programming communication protocols and low level device drivers
• Programming skills in Python, TK/TCL, perl, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Visual Basic or other software languages
• Wireless M−Bus, POCSAG, FLEX, KNX, Sigfox, Z−Wave, enocean,Thread,Zigbee,NB-IoT, 3GPP
• Experience in programming lab setups for evaluation tasks
• RF or Microwave circuit design experience down to a component level. Familiar with designing and validating RF matching networks and antennas
• Basic knowledge of radio regulations including ETSI, FCC and ARIB
• Working experience with layout software such as Altium, eagle, Allegro or others for creating printed circuit boards
• Familiar with RF measurement and test equipment and proficient lab skills
• Customer Support experience investigating and resolving customers’ problems along with training customers on new products
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to influence decisions through a sense of urgency, and competitive drive
• Able to build strong, influential relationships both inside and outside of the company
• Willing to travel to customers for short assignments