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Semtech

Principal Electrical Engineer - Force Sensing

AI summary of the role

Lead electrical design and integration of force-sensing HMI solutions into customer devices (laptops, mobile, automotive, wearables).

What you’ll do

  • Independently lead schematic designs, PCB layouts, Gerber files, BOM, and design reviews for customer integration projects.
  • Own board-level and system-level evaluation, characterization, and debug of fabricated circuit boards, modules, and prototypes.
  • Collaborate with OEMs on next-gen products including laptops, mobile phones, automotive steering wheels, fitness trackers, and industrial displays.
  • Provide multidisciplinary technical support (hardware, firmware, mechanical) to customers from concept through mass production.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience in electronic design from proof-of-concept through mass production.
  • Proficiency with Altium, Cadence, or Siemens for schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal circuitry and digital communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART).

Technologies

Altium · Cadence · Siemens · I2C · SPI · UART · C/C++ · Python · oscilloscope · logic analyzer · spectrum analyzer

About Semtech

Designs analog/mixed-signal ICs for IoT (LoRa LPWAN), AI data center optical interconnects (800G–3.2T), and mission-critical wireless routers (AirLink) for public safety.

Public · 2000–5000 people

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

Location: San Jose, CA - Hybrid 4/days in office, Friday remote Our Team: Semtech's force sensing solutions eliminate the design compromises inherent in traditional mechanical buttons and capacitive touch, delivering sealed, material-agnostic interfaces that enhance both user experience and product reliability. Position Summary: In this role, you will be working closely with our mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate our sensing products into our customers’ electronic devices. You will collaborate with various OEMs on next generation products, including laptops, mobile phones, automotive steering wheels & smart surfaces, fitness trackers, and industrial display panels. Your core responsibilities include independently leading schematic designs, PCB layouts, Gerber files, bill of materials, fabrication notes and design reviews; providing technical judgment and
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