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Applications Support Engineer (Discreet Semiconductor Products), $60-69K target, North Dallas suburb, TX

May 27, 2009

Applications Support Engineer (Discreet Semiconductor Products), $60-69K target, North Dallas suburb, TX

If providing world-class technical support of semiconductor-related products used in consumer applications at an award-winning global company matches your strengths, this Applications Support Engineering role may be just right for you. You will interface with external customers and internal sales, product marketing and engineering teams to provide technical support, customer service and quality assurance in a fast-paced environment. A variety of responsibilities will include phone technical support, research, specification reviews, lab work and QA review and support. You will also create and revise data sheets, new product announcements and presentation and training materials. Website development and maintenance and special projects will also be assigned. A combination of hands-on lab work, customer support, product development and QA work will give you opportunities to grow your skills in several areas. This excellent company provides a generous benefits package in addition to a genuine career path. If you meet the requirements listed below, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

Requirements:

– Must have either an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology plus 3 to 5 yrs experience, or a BSEE with 2+ years experience
– Expertise in analog design for discrete semiconductors, Expertise with discrete semiconductors (absolutely must have concentrated experience in this area), resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes transistors, vacuum, TRIAC LEDs, or bipolar, etc
– Expertise in SPICE Modeling
– Customer support experience, including the ability to explain abstract technical concepts in a simplified fashion for non-technical customers
– Excellent verbal, written, presentation and teamwork skills
– Proficient in MS Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with databases
– The ideal candidate will be an analytical problem-solver; proactive self-starter; efficient time manager; have a strong work ethic; possess the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment

When applying, please provide details about your on the job discreet experience. No phone calls please. Please only apply if you have an applicable discreet product background, thanks

Alyn, Patrick & Associates, Inc. is a respected and specialized firm for the recruitment of electronics design engineers. Areas of focus include software, embedded systems, hardware (analog and digital), RF and electro-mechanical. If you are an experienced engineer in one of these areas, feel free to send a resume for review. For more information, please visit www.alynpatrick.com. Follow our job leads on Twitter http://twitter.com/AlynPatrick

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Product Engineer (Discreet Semiconductors), $65-80K, North Dallas, TX

May 27, 2009

Product Engineer (Discreet Semiconductors), $65-80K, North Dallas, TX

Upgrade your engineering career to a higher level at this well-respected global semiconductor company whose expanding product lines provide both stability and the opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies. Reporting to the Product Engineering Manager, you will serve as a liaison to Field Application Engineers, Customer Service Reps and Field Sales Reps, as well as working with semiconductor wafer fabs and packaging groups to develop new products. You will assist cross-functional teammates with defining product specs, following up on sample requests, coordinating new product development and releases, and technical data sheet specifications. Understanding of the marketplace, including competitive products, performing benchmark analysis and product characterization of new products, will be part of your role. Your recommendations for test equipment, mass production issues, yield improvement and other development activities will be valued. Your constant search for next-generation ideas and opportunities will require research and marketplace knowledge. You will monitor ROI, gross profit margins, costs, yield and market price information. Side note, many of the Product engineers have a focused test, process or yield analysis background – this is a lighter focus for the job. This is not the target core skill set. This role is closer to the creative side of product engineering and requires more front end design and interaction with pre-sales or marketing. We’re seeking someone that has experience at “envisioning” product ideas. In addition to a generous salary, the company provides an excellent benefits package and opportunities for career growth. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

Requirements:

– Must have BSEE or equivalent, with 3+ years experience in a similar product engineering role.
– Expertise with discrete semiconductors (absolutely must have concentrated experience in this area), resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes transistors, vacuum, TRIAC LEDs, bipolar, etc
– Excellent verbal, written, presentation and teamwork skills
– Proficiency with MS Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
– The ideal candidate will be an analytical problem-solver; proactive self-starter; efficient time manager; have a strong work ethic; possess the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment
– Must be able to travel approximately 10%, including overseas travel

No phone calls please. Please only apply if you have an applicable discreet product background thanks

Alyn, Patrick & Associates, Inc. is a respected and specialized firm for the recruitment of electronics design engineers. Areas of focus include software, embedded systems, hardware (analog and digital), RF and electro-mechanical. If you are an experienced engineer in one of these areas, feel free to send a resume for review. For more information, please visit www.alynpatrick.com. Follow our job leads on Twitter http://twitter.com/AlynPatrick

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Power Management Applications Engineer, $70-90K (target), North Dallas Suburb

May 27, 2009

Power Management Applications Engineer, $70-90K (target), North Dallas Suburb

If you have expertise in analog circuit design and power management systems, this mission-critical role with a growing global semiconductor company will jumpstart your career. You will provide systems and applications support for a leading-edge line of power management products used in consumer and industrial applications. You will serve as the technical liaison among customers, field sales, marketing and product engineering teams. You will be involved with power management systems, working with customers to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. You will analyze end use equipment and translate new system requirements into company definitions. Some bench analysis to determine requirements and end use suitability will be part of this role. You will also generate technical collateral to support new product releases. You will also perform technical simulations at the component and systems levels, and generate reference designs using the company products. Assessment of competitive products to identify company strengths and weaknesses, and general understanding of the marketplace, are also required. The company provides an excellent benefits package in addition to career growth options. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

Requirements:

– BSEE or equivalent with 5+ years of power management product applications experience for a semiconductor company; Masters Degree preferred
– MUST have concentrated, experience with analog power management IC or linear product experience. A DSP, digital IC and larger microprocessor focus is not a fit for this role
– Thorough understanding of analog design at the component level
– Expertise and track record of switch mode power supply design capability and consumer electronics power management considerations and components
– Understanding of electromagnetic compatibility, switching applications and thermal management
– PCB-design and schematic generation and excellent technical evaluation bench skills
– Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
– Ability to travel up to 25%, including possible overseas travel

If you have a heavy background in discreet semiconductor design, product or support engineering for discreet products, please inquire about other roles and indicate your relevant experience with on the job discreet semiconductor experience, no phone calls please

Alyn, Patrick & Associates, Inc. is a respected and specialized firm for the recruitment of electronics design engineers. Areas of focus include software, embedded systems, hardware (analog and digital), RF and electro-mechanical. If you are an experienced engineer in one of these areas, feel free to send a resume for review. For more information, please visit www.alynpatrick.com. Follow our job leads on Twitter http://twitter.com/AlynPatrick

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Business Process Coordinator, Salary DOE, Fort Worth, TX

May 13, 2009

Business Process Coordinator, Salary DOE, Fort Worth, TX

Bring your expertise in SAP transactions and processes to a stable and growing manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of logistics operations, customer orders, material planning & warehouse procedures. You will team with operations management, controllers, supply chain management and logistics management as part of a business process review team. Be the subject matter expert for the SAP ERP system including customer core management systems as applicable. Additional responsibilities will include preparing and presenting monthly reports, participating in continuous improvement activities, and assisting site management. Knowledge and/or certification in lean operations methodologies and materials management would be a plus. Travel will be required for training and coordination with mother team. In addition to a generous salary, the company has an outstanding benefits plan including generous paid time off, health, dental, vision life and disability insurance, a 401K retirement and savings plan with matching funds, flex spending accounts, a fitness center, and employee discounts on essential products and services. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.

Requirements:
– Associate of Science (AS) in Business Administration or equivalent.
– 3 Years experience in a manufacturing environment
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Experience and ability working with cross functional teams and reporting information to management
– Ability to travel as needed for training and interaction with the headquarters team

Desirable Skills
– Material Requirements Planning (MRP) training
– SAP experience
– 3-5 years of warehousing experience.
– APICS CPIM

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