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Automotive Capacitive Sensing Applications Manager and Product Definer

Semtech

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Senior
103k-191k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Semtech is seeking a talented semiconductor Applications Manager with direct experience with automotive sensing applications to define our portfolio of capacitive sensor products for the automotive industry. Our team specializes in high-performance capacitive solutions integrated with sophisticated Analog Front-Ends and digital processing, optimized for applications such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, industrial, and automotive sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead applications team and manage priorities to align with company goals.
  • Define next generation products (specs, features, etc.) based on future customer needs, innovative ideas, competitive analysis, regulatory trends, marketing and R&D inputs, cost constraints, etc.
  • Generate and update marketing definition and datasheet.
  • Work closely with R&D throughout the design phase and until production release to address any definition-related topic.
  • Prepare technical training and promotional material to ensure new product success.
  • Hold technical training to sales, reps, distributors, and/or partners worldwide.
  • Visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in semiconductor Applications Management.
  • Deep experience with defining sensing technologies and products for automotive applications.
  • Capacitive, touch, magnetic/hall sensing experience.
  • Good analog and mixed signal circuitry knowledge.
  • Self-driven, strong troubleshooting skills as well as adhering to project deadlines and business objectives.
  • Able to work in and foster a teamwork environment with a demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge with others.
  • Must be an effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required.

Nice to Have

  • Master's in Electrical Engineering.
  • Bilingual abilities are highly desirable (French/German/Italian/Chinese/Korean/Japanese).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
  • Master's in Electrical Engineering (desired).

Benefits & Perks

  • A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $103,103 - $191,477.
  • Factors such as qualifications, skills, education, experience, job location, and total compensation package are considered in salary determination.

Working at Semtech

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Job Details

Posted AtMay 20, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary103k-191k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Semtech

Website

semtech.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

San Diego, CA

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