Product Definer (IO Aggregator)

NXP Semiconductors•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Product Definer (IO Aggregator) Candidate Responsibilities: Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative IO aggregator, IO hub and bridging solution roadmap Translate customer requirements to product specifications with compelling value proposition and competitive advantages. Actively engage with customers to gain deep understanding of their system and product requirements Conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking Collaborate with Cross functional team - Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers, Marketing to develop and launch new products on time Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of IO Aggregator solutions Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers Collaborate with Product Marketing and Customer account teams - provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns Candidate Profile: 15+ years of work experience in product definition, feature trade-off analysis, competition benchmarking, early customer engagements and architecture specification activities Solid knowledge of I3C, I2C, SPMI, SPI, JTAG, SWD, SDIO protocol specifications Knowledge of one or more high speed interfaces – PCIe, MIPI, USB3.2 and Displayport specifications Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures Good understanding of mobile, automotive and embedded/IOT system architectures Prior working experience with lab validation, test automation and handling of lab equipment such oscilloscopes, power meters, waveform generators, Saleae analyzers, etc. is desirable Prior knowledge of PCB design and simulation techniques, working knowledge of PCB materials and PCB stack-up Prior experience of developing models (IBIS, IBIS-AMI, System-C) is desired Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude Education Qualification • BSEE in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering, MSEE is desirable The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. 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Requirements

15+ years of work experience in product definition, feature trade-off analysis, competition benchmarking, early customer engagements and architecture specification activities
Solid knowledge of I3C, I2C, SPMI, SPI, JTAG, SWD, SDIO protocol specifications
Knowledge of one or more high speed interfaces – PCIe, MIPI, USB3.2 and Displayport specifications
Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts
Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures
Good understanding of mobile, automotive and embedded/IOT system architectures
Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude
BSEE in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering, MSEE is desirable

Nice To Haves

Prior working experience with lab validation, test automation and handling of lab equipment such oscilloscopes, power meters, waveform generators, Saleae analyzers, etc. is desirable
Prior knowledge of PCB design and simulation techniques, working knowledge of PCB materials and PCB stack-up
Prior experience of developing models (IBIS, IBIS-AMI, System-C) is desired

Responsibilities

Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative IO aggregator, IO hub and bridging solution roadmap
Translate customer requirements to product specifications with compelling value proposition and competitive advantages.
Actively engage with customers to gain deep understanding of their system and product requirements
Conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking
Collaborate with Cross functional team - Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers, Marketing to develop and launch new products on time
Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of IO Aggregator solutions
Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards
Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins
Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers
Collaborate with Product Marketing and Customer account teams - provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns