career opportunities continued... TEST ENGINERING MANAGER MAJOR ANALOG SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY SILICON VALLEY This Test Engineer Manager will develop production worthy, robust hardware and software test solutions for a variety of mixed signal devices, such as HotSwap, Interface, ADCs and DACs, on automatic test equipment and manage a group of Test Engineers and Technicians. The qualified candidate should have at least a BSEE or equivalent and proficiency in the use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, and signal generators. A thorough understanding of electronic circuits, especially data converters, and experience with "C" programming are required. At least 8 years of hands on test development with data converters and some management experience is necessary. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal1882@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR ANALOG SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY IC MASK DESIGN ENGINEER VERMONT Participate in the layout and verification of high performance IC products. These products are designed in CMOS, BiCMOS, and bipolar technologies as well as commercially available foundry processes. In your role as Mask Designer, your responsibilities will include layout schedule estimation, floor planning, cell layout and verification, top-level route and PG/Tape out activities. Required Skills: The qualified candidate will be experienced in precision analog layout design techniques and have a working knowledge of UNIX and Windows. Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Diva and Dracula is desirable. Knowledge of semiconductor device and fabrication principles and electronic circuits is a plus. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: vm2260@thecareerconnection.com SPICE MACROMODELING ENGINEER MAJOR ANALOG SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY SILICON VALLEY This individual will generate macro models of switch mode power supply regulators and controllers. The position will entail interfacing with the IC design engineers and software engineers to make macro models that behave as the product in simulation. A MSEE and at least 3-5 years experience in electronic design and SPICE simulation. The position requires an excellent understanding of small signal electronic logic and control. Familiarity with switch mode power supplies is a plus. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal1300@thecareerconnection.com ANALOG IC DESIGN ENGINEER MASSACHUSETTS Position Overview: This individual will design either high performance power management or mixed signal ICs in Bipolar, CMOS and/or BiCMOS technology. Various projects must be taken from definition through release to production, including simulation, layout, silicon debug, characterization, datasheet writing and release. Required Skills: Responsibilities include all aspects of creating an integrated circuit product from conception through production. These include design, simulation, layout, testing, writing datasheets and helping to support customer applications. At least a BSEE, three years of experience with CMOS, BiCMOS, and/or bipolar analog IC design required. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ma1423@thecareerconnection.com   SENIOR MIXED SIGNAL IC DESIGN ENGINEER SILICON VALLEY Responsible for design, development and evaluation of analog/mixed-signal circuitry in power supply ICs. Develop design specifications and circuit topologies, perform circuit design and prove out design by computer simulation. Prepare block diagrams, schematics, simulation results and design analysis for documentation. Present design reviews. Perform layout design and oversee all layout activities including backend checks such as LVS and DRC. Develop test specifications and coordinate with Test/Product Engineering. Evaluate and characterize prototype units. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal-6467@thecareerconnection.com APPLICATIONS ENGINEER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA As a TOPSwitch Application Engineer, the successful candidate will develop, design, and support, together with our customers, TOPSwitch Switching Power Supplies and related circuits. This position requires proficiency in various Switching Power Supply design techniques including Closed Loop Control, Transformer, PC Board Layout, Universal Safety, and EMI Compliance. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Applications Engineers also have the opportunity to research, write, and present technical applications material for publication in conferences, seminars, magazines, and data books. Requirements BS or MS in Electrical Engineering is required as well as 5 years minimum experience in switching power systems development or switching power supply IC applications with 2 years minimum in single transistor topologies (Flyback and/or Forward). Other application engineering positions available at all levels. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal-4140@thecareerconnection.com SENIOR ELECTRONIC BALLAST ENGINEER SILICON VALLEY Responsible for defining system architecture and system design in electronic ballast and/or lighting control. Work closely with DSP group to define the interface protocol. Develop design specifications and circuit topologies. Prepare block diagram, schematics and simulation. Perform circuit design, evaluate and characterize prototype. Candidate should have minimum of 5 years or MS/Phd degree with 0 to 1 year experience. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal-4244@thecareerconnection.com SENIOR APPLICATIONS ENGINEER ELECTRONIC BALLAST SILICON VALLEY Responsible for application engineering support for lighting control. Perform system test and write specification and application notes. Work on the project to get many different safety agency approval. Candidate must have strong understanding and design background in electronic ballast. Candidate should have minimum of 5 years or MS/ Phd degree with 0 to 1 year experience. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal1151@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY Analog IC Design Engineer for Power Management Group NORTHERN CALIFORNIA This individual will design power management/DC-DC converter ICs in Bipolar, CMOS and/or BiCMOS technology. Various projects must be taken from definition through release to production, including simulation, layout, debugging silicon, fixes, characterization, datasheet writing and release. An MSEE and at least one year of experience with power management IC design in Bipolar or CMOS is required as well as an understanding of power supply IC design, market and application issues. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal-1363@thecareerconnection.com Senior Applications Engineer MAJOR ANALOG SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY SILICON VALLEY Position Overview: Develop, test, troubleshoot and release applications and demo boards for RF IC products. Perform characterization tests for RF IC products. Develop Quick Start Guides and general-purpose application notes for demo boards. Provide help and assistance to other application engineers, IC design engineers and production test engineers. Provide help and assistance to customers with demo boards evaluations and measurements. Effectively communicate with customers via phone, email and customer visits. Perform demo boards modifications and other changes per customer requirements. Provide help and assistance to customers with implementation of RF ICs into customers' products in initial and low complexity situations. Promote RF IC products through customer visits. Required Skills: MSEE and minimum 1-year experience in the development of low complexity board level Analog and RF/Microwave circuits, building blocks and subsystems or: BSEE and minimum 3 years experience in the development of low complexity board level Analog and RF/Microwave circuits, building blocks and subsystems. Knowledge of RF and microwave theory. Experience in using RF software tools such as AppCad, RFSim99, WINSMITH and/or other similar tools. Good hands-on and engineering experience in Analog and RF/Microwave circuit measurements, testing and troubleshooting. Engineering problem solving methodology. Good communications skills. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal78@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY ANALOG IC DESIGN ENGINEER SANTA BARBARA The ideal candidate will have a BSEE/MSEE degree and three or more years of experience designing CMOS, Bipolar or BiCMOS linear intergrated circuits. The candidate will be responsible or developing our next generation of mixed signal and power ICs combining high performance analog with digital circuitry. Additional experience testing and developing analog ICs through all phases is a plus. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: scal-1514@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR ANALOG/SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY Position: Mask Designer Location: Colorado Springs Design Center Responsibilities include creating a complete IC layout from schematic input using Opus, LVS and DRC. At least 3 years of relevant experience are required. Other necessary skills include the ability to read CMOS and Bipolar schematics, knowledge of Unix operating systems using Opus layout software, knowledge of Dracula and debugging LVS. Knowledge of more than one process is a plus. col-1638@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Product Marketing Engineer for Power Management Group Responsibilities include identifying and developing future business in the telecommunications, computer, industrial and automotive market segments. The main focus will be on the continued design-in of power management and conversion products through a complete understanding of the products capabilities, the application needs, product-line strategy, specific customer requirements and the competitive landscape. This individual must have at least a BSEE, background in analog ICs, specifically in linear and switching regulators, design and system knowledge of power supplies, technical understanding of power conversion/management needs for communication and industrial systems. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: cal-1717@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Applications Engineering Manager for Mixed Signal Group This individual will manage the Applications Engineering Group. Responsibilities include writing and reviewing applications datasheets, handling customer inquiries, visits and seminars, internet presentations, application and new product definition and debugging new products with the design engineers. This position demands a thorough understanding of power management, "Hot Swap" requirements, networking and system applications in addition to the ability to manage, hire and recruit technical people. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal-2222@thecareerconnection.com MAJOR ANALOG SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY SILICON VALLEY Mixed Signal Applications Manager Manage the Applications Engineering Group- Datasheet applications writing and review. Customer phone inquiries and demo boards, customer visits/seminars, internet presentations, and applications engineering and product definition- debugging new products with design engineers. Must have a thorough understanding of Power management, well developed understanding of "Hot Swap" requirements, networking and system applications experience. Experience with managing and hiring engineers. At least a BSEE required. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your resume now as an attachment to: ncal-1949@thecareerconnection.com CLICK to view more job opportunities

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