Staff Engineer for pSemi in Kyoto, Japan

 At pSemi, we design and manufacture innovative semiconductor solutions.  We take what cant be done and transform it into an industry first. Whether it is a cutting-edge design technique, a transformative architecture or a novel technology platform, our team explores new ways to make electronics smaller, thinner, faster and more efficient.

Our RF, power management and sensor products are designed into devices that are used by millions of people worldwide. Youll find our integrated circuits in your smartphone, your cable modem, your laptop and your neighborhoods new 5G base station.

Headquartered in San Diego, we have offices on three continents and a worldwide sales team to support our customers. Our offices are located in major global tech hubs to support our growing team of talented electrical engineers. 

We build intelligent electronics for the connected world.

Staff Engineer - Product Management (Expat)

Job Summary

As a member of the Product Marketing team, the Staff Engineer, Product Management Expat will assist the Product Marketing team in growing pSemis cellular RF Front-End portfolio and support products through the product lifecycle from definition, sampling, and production release to end-of-life. This position is located at Murata Headquarters and requires relocation to Kyoto, Japan.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Collaborate with tier 1 customers and marketing, systems, and design engineering teams to define system and performance requirements, feature set, and architecture definition for sophisticated IC designs for cellular RF front-end modules for 4/5G smartphones
• Work closely with engineering teams to define performance and system level requirements of RFICs such as high-performance power amplifiers (PA), low noise amplifiers (LNA), and RF switches, and create Product Requirements Documents (PRDs)
• Participate in cross functional teams to ensure product specifications and schedules are met per customer/partner and market expectations
• Lead problem resolution and identify required resources, tasks, and investigation paths to quickly solve issues, keep projects on-schedule, and maintain on-time sample delivery for engineering prototypes and pre-production builds
• Negotiate technical requirements and specifications with customers/partners, create detailed documentation and effectively communicate product and program details
• Work with Program Management to drive product development goals up to and including release to production, and participate in architecture, module, and IC-level design reviews
• Bridge the gap between module, filter and IC development teams regarding feasible performance levels and challenges of design and implementation
• Present customer presentations covering technology and product capability and strengths
• Communicate with various teams to provide the most recent customer information, requirement changes, and drive for consensus between teams

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Critical Thinking: Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
• Displaying Technical Expertise: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas: Defines requirements and resources needed to implement new ideas; approaches innovation with a practical, task-oriented mindset; converts ideas from general concepts into actionable plans
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience with a BSEE or 6 years with MSEE and 3+ years of technical marketing, design, applications or systems engineering experience in a high tech environment
• Experience in RFICs or analog/mixed-signal semiconductors
• Strong technical background in RF: experience in smartphone RF Front End or IC design, systems or applications engineering; Understanding of 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS, and other wireless connectivity standards
• Product Knowledge: Understanding of RFICs such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and RF switches. Understanding the value of product performance attributes and ability to prioritize requirements for development team
• Process Knowledge: Understanding of the semiconductor product development process including product definition, design, validation, qualification, testing and production
• A team player with excellent technical writing, written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills
• Outstanding customer service skills: builds strong relationships with customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns and satisfaction; responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international ~20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture (Japanese language fluency is not a requirement for the position)
• Self-motivated, fast learner who is proactive, can quickly solve problems and responds rapidly to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed oriented with excellent time management skills who meets deadlines, works independently, is accountable, maintains focus, and punctual
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Thinking Broadly: Considers long-term consequences and implications associated with actions or events; sees relationships between diverse systems, organizations, or environments; considers problems from a range of viewpoints

Education Requirements

• Minimum BS (MS preferred) degree in Electrical Engineering

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds

Email: contact.us@psemi.com