Silicon Laboratories International – Applications Engineering Intern (Automotive) [Based In Shenzhen, China]

Description:

Primary responsibilities are design of application platforms for Automotive ICs (AM/FM/digital radio receivers, and audio processors), support of design, systems and test engineering in IC verification and support of customers in all phases of the design-in process. Team members will apply knowledge of laboratory equipment and test procedures for RF circuits and knowledge of the PCB product development process.

Essential Functions:

·         - Designs evaluation platforms and reference applications for RF tuner and demodulator products. These include analog and digital circuits, schematic entry, layout, debug and verification.

·         - Supports configuring RF tuner and demodulation products to meet customer specifications.

·         - Evaluates competing solutions.

·         - Supports design, systems and test engineering in IC verification.

·         -  Supports field applications, sales, and customers directly in all phases of the IC design-in process.

·         - Documents and reports on verification results through reviews and resolves action items generated as a result of these reviews.

·         -  Develops IC and evaluation system verification algorithms, procedures and automated tests.

·         - Develops internal and customer documentation.

·        -  Develops and delivers internal and customer training materials and demonstrations.

·         -   Attends design reviews to provide input and learn from other engineers’ experiences.

·         - Supports marketing in product definition.

·        -   Supports product engineering to meet manufacturing/production needs.

·        -  Supports design engineering to meet IC design requirements.

·        -  Supports failure analysis to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications:

Experience and Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Team player (ability to work in both individual as well as team settings)
• Self-starter (motivated and focused on problem solving)
• Technical communication skills in verbal, written, & presentation formats
• Strong desire to learn new technical areas
• Understand assumptions and when appropriate challenge them
• Understanding of RF principles and measurements

• Communications and/or DSP background a plus

• Audio measurement background a plus

• Software and/or embedded firmware programming skills (C++, C#, TCL and/or LabView desired) 

• Schematic capture and layout skills