Lead Application Engineer
Core
Lead technical solutions for customers on schematic capture and PCB front-end flows, acting as the primary technical interface and go-to expert for design challenges.
Role type
Senior IC application engineer (EDA/PCB design)
Builds
Technical solutions, guidance on methodology, training sessions, workshops, and knowledge articles for customer self-help
Domain
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) / Hardware Design
Required skills
PCB design flows, Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL/Orcad Capture, EDA workflows translation, design environment analysis, technical documentation, customer consultation, R&D collaboration
Preferred skills
System-level design, high-speed PCB design, complete PCB design cycle, TCL/SKILL/Python scripting, customer-facing technical roles
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, Orcad Capture, TCL, SKILL, Python
Responsibilities
Engage with customers to understand design challenges and propose technical solutions; Act as primary technical interface for schematic capture and PCB front-end flows; Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to drive product improvements; Conduct technical demos, training sessions, and workshops; Debug complex schematic design issues, netlisting problems, and library inconsistencies; Create high-impact knowledge articles and tool adoption kits; Establish technical credibility and rapport as the go-to expert; Assume technical leadership roles in small teams as needed.
