Timing customer applications engineer

Timing customer applications engineer

RF Characterization Engineer – MIMO DSM LNA Products• Led product characterization and provided customer support to ensure timely IC sampling.• Defined, measured, analyzed, and documented product performance data to meet design specifications.• Extensive hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment to validate LNA performance, including noise figure (NF), P1dB, IP3, harmonics, HKP, ruggedness, switch timing, and S-parameters.• Developed automation tools for R&D lab bench testing using LabVIEW and MATLAB to streamline performance validation.

RF Applications Engineer – CMOS Power Amplifier (PA) Development and Customer Support• Developed and characterized CMOS PA designs, provided layout reviews, and supported PA matching for optimal performance.• Led optimization of MMMB PA modules, collaborating with customers and field sales teams to secure design wins.• Played a key role in successfully bringing the first CMOS 3G PA to volume production for a leading smartphone manufacturer (Samsung).• Conducted PA characterization, competitor performance analysis, and supported R&D by setting up lab equipment, collecting data, and troubleshooting issues.• Hands-on experience with board-level matching and optimization of WCDMA/LTE power amplifiers to meet customer performance requirements.• Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout for evaluation board design.• Reviewed customer PCB layouts and provided detailed guidance for improved performance.• Skilled in manual soldering, including replacing 01005-size components on MMMB PA modules for performance optimization.• Proficient in using Automated Tuner Systems (ATS) to generate PA load-pull data for performance evaluation.• Extensive RF debugging and testing experience, with strong skills in using equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and manual wire bonders (West Bond 7700D).

Technical Support Engineer – Onsite Support and Customer Relations• Provided onsite support to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues for cellphone and TV ODMs, as well as consumer electronics manufacturers.• Acted as the technical liaison between the U.S. applications team and Taiwan-based customers, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.• Conducted technical training sessions for distributor FAEs and sales teams, and served as an instructor at Silicon Laboratories’ annual product seminars.• Managed a portfolio of products, including broadcast solutions (audio/video tuners, Class-D amplifiers) and wireless components (GSM/GPRS transceivers, GSM power amplifiers, and GFSK/FSK transceiver ICs).

RF Design Engineer – HTC Smartphone Projects• Key team member for the design of HTC’s first smartphone, leading RF circuit design for two smartphone projects.• Experienced in evaluating solution performance, selecting components, and optimizing PCB layout for RF circuits.• Proficient in RF function debugging and supporting type approval (FTA) processes, including troubleshooting RF test cases for regulatory compliance.