Applications Engineering Intern

Sierra Wireless; Burlington; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Applications team in Burlington, ON, Canada, invites a student to contribute to the development and support of high‑speed signal integrity devices for data‑center and 5G applications. You will gain exposure to evaluation platforms and lab testing.

This is an entirely on‑site position, requiring a 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, with hands‑on duties, documentation work, and collaboration with multiple internal teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated self-motivation with ability to work independently.
• Proficient in analogue and digital circuit theory.
• Experience in troubleshooting PCBs and systems is preferred.
• Skilled in soldering techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with CAD tools.
• Highly adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• R&D Lab Testing and Evaluation of high-speed signal integrity devices using lab equipment.
• Support applications team by performing lab measurements and preparing customer samples.
• Provide technical lab support to Applications Engineers.
• Develop and evaluate documentation for new and existing test platforms.
• Assemble and verify evaluation boards for customer use.
• Oversee inventory for evaluation platforms and coordinate SAP procurement.
• Plan lab benches and coordinate vendor arrangements and equipment calibration.

Skills

Self-motivation

Circuit theory (analogue & digital)

PCB troubleshooting

Soldering

Communication skills

Organization

CAD tools

Adaptability

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Location: Burlington, ON, Canada

Our Team

Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Applications team is a group of passionate and talented engineers tasked to develop and deliver industry-leading integrated circuits for module transceiver solutions supplying the Data Center and 5G Wireless space. We enable our customers and partners to achieve a new standard product performance and we have a versatile and exceptionally talented team of individuals to make this vision a reality!

Job Summary

This position will expose the student to activities associated with the development and support of signal integrity devices to support the high-speed data communications and video broadcast markets. This individual will be primarily involved with evaluation and lab testing of evaluation platforms for our devices.

Please note that this is an entirely on-site position, requiring you to be in the office from Monday to Friday for a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

R&D Lab Testing and Evaluation of Products for Global Customers

• Conduct testing, measurement, and troubleshooting of advanced high-speed signal integrity devices using high-speed laboratory equipment such as BERTs, VNAs, WFMs, and oscilloscopes.
• Support the applications team by performing lab measurements and preparing shipments for customer samples.
• Provide technical lab support to Applications Engineers.
• Develop and evaluate documentation for both new and existing test platforms.
• Assemble and verify evaluation boards for customer use.

Process and Logistics

• Oversee and manage inventory for evaluation platforms.
• Utilize SAP to collaborate with internal teams for the procurement and reservation of essential components and items to meet project requirements.
• Organize and package customer samples for shipment.

Lab Support

• Collaborate with multiple internal departments to plan and arrange the installation of lab benches, ensuring the necessary cables and equipment are in place.
• Coordinate with external vendors for the procurement of equipment and lab peripherals.
• Arrange for equipment calibration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in analogue and digital circuit theory.
• Experience in troubleshooting PCBs and systems is preferred.
• Skilled in soldering techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with CAD tools.
• Highly adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $26 - $28.5 CAD. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.