Job Description

About the job

Texas Instruments (TI) is out front and ready for the next big challenge. Our innovations are at the core of nearly every electronics product in use today. And it doesn’t stop there. We’re developing breakthrough technology to power the world’s future innovations as well. TI is committed to building a better future — from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. Put your talent to work with us.

As an Applications Engineer you will be part of the applications team that supports TI’s industrial and automotive Ethernet physical layer transceiver products (PHYs). Ethernet has assumed a leading role in enhancing in-vehicle connectivity within infotainment, driver assist, and telematics, and is critical to the inclusion of 5 th -generation (5G) wireless capability as well as autonomous driving. Ethernet is also enabling next generation smart factories and buildings by connecting sensor networks with distributed processing nodes. TI is committed to a leadership role in these segments and has experienced accelerating growth. In this position you will work closely with product, test, design and marketing engineers to contribute to new products; engage in product validation and testing; prepare customer collateral such as data sheets, evaluation boards, application notes, and training materials.

Key responsibilities include:

Answering customer questions and supporting design-in activities for released products. This includes:

E2E forum and email questions from customers

Schematic and layout review of customer boards

Debug of customer problems by re-creating issues on our evaluation boards and/or customer boards

On-site support for customer board as required

Creating application notes and similar material that provides design guidance on topics such as signal integrity, EMI/EMC practices, component selection and device configuration.

Designing EMC compliant evaluation modules (EVMs) and internal evaluation boards to support evaluation activities of new products in accordance with EMC ( Industrial, Automotive) requirements.

Running various Compliance testing needed for Ethernet PHYs IEEE Compliance, InterOperability Compliance at inhouse and external lab

Defining customer-oriented software tools and working with ecosystem partners to create system solutions

Creation of EVM user guides, test procedures and proper release of EVM boards for customer consumption

Participating in datasheet reviews to ensure completeness and usability from the customer perspective

Conducting applications evaluation of new Ethernet PHYs in the lab, which may include creation of test automation, hardware design and innovative test methodology

Working with marketing engineers to provide support of early customer design-in activities for new products

Creating custom system designs targeting relevant applications to be used as customer reference designs.

Conducting competitive analysis, both in the lab and on paper, to help customers and field staff understand the value of TI’s Ethernet PHYs.

Writing application notes and tech notes that explain different use cases, implementation and/or flexibility of our products.

Creating training materials that will be featured on TI’s online training platform, Precision Labs, for both field staff and customers.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

B.S in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Experience in applications support of high speed analog and mixed signal products

Solid high speed hardware design and debug, and software debugging skills

Demonstrated competence in the use of schematic capture and layout tools such as Altium.

Strong technical background, with the ability to produce high quality technical documentation

System level knowledge in one or more of the following applications or products: Ethernet networks, industrial automation, motor drives, automotive infotainment, telematics, and driver assist.

Competence in a high level language such as C/C or Python.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ethernet PHYs up to 1000 Mbps and above

M. S. degree in a technical discipline

Competence in MATLAB, Keysight ADS, or similar simulation and modeling tools.

Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Ability to take the initiative and drive for results