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Associate Application Engineer

Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless

Software Engineering
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024

Responsibilities:

  • Characterize new & existing transient voltage suppression (TVS) products using a wide range of tools including but not limited to ESD test simulations, Lightning/Surge generators, Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) test simulations, and transmission loss analysis

  • ESD evaluation of customer boards and equipment pursuant to IEC 61000-4-2 (an International Electro-technical Commission test standard). Ability to analyze system level ESD failures using SEED (System Efficient ESD Design) methodology and ESD/EMC analysis tools including ESD generators and Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) / Very Fast TLP (VFTLP) analysis.

  • Build hardware prototypes to verify new product feasibility

  • Design and build new product evaluation and demo boards

  • Use PSPICE software for protection device modeling and circuit simulations.

  • Respond to technical questions put forth by customers and sales force.

  • Assist customers with component selection.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering or related degree

  • Entry Level Application Engineering (Freshers).

  • ESD/EOS basics

  • Proven lab skills and proficiency in operating TVS / ESD related test equipment including but not limited to ESD testing per IEC 61000-4-2, TLP tester, Surge test equipment, Network Analyzer, Digital scope.

  • Capability to correctly interpret device data including TLP plots, ESD / surge plots, insertion loss, capacitance measurements.

  • Proficiency in troubleshooting system level ESD / surge related failure mechanisms.

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and project management skills

  • Fluency in spoken and written English

  • Excellent analytical and trouble shooting skills with the ability to proactively solve issues

  • Effective verbal and written communication to interface at all levels within the organization

  • Strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule

  • Experience in working with international and cross-functional teams

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office™ products - Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point, Project.