EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Applications Engineer
Our client is seeking an Applications Engineer as a key technical interface to our client’s customers, working in cooperation with Sales, and taking the lead driving towards the best solution, considering both hardware and software at the device level. The goal is to bring the product to development, utilizing strong technical, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. You will work internally with software teams, product management, sales, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design, and other teams to define the product and be the catalyst to bring the product to life!
Position can be located in Scottsdale, AZ, Santa Ana, CA, Carlsbad, CA, or Poway, CA
Primary responsibilities include
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Specify and coordinate products for major consumer electronics customers
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Collaborate with the customer directly to understand their needs, with Sales to promote the most applicable solution along with our internal engineering and design teams to drive the initial architecture and cost determinations.
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Lead and author the product specification and drive the project towards kick-off
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Define product requirements based on discussions with the customer
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Explain performance/cost tradeoffs of various approaches
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Gather members of engineering team to discuss engineering approaches and tradeoffs
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Drive progress on design, feasibility, and cost information
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Communicate needs clearly. Over-communicate so that the understanding is clear
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Write the engineering product requirements, covering software, electrical & mechanical needs
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Lead meetings with engineering teams to verify specified product and timeline is feasible
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Lead unit cost and NRE estimations, and inform Sales
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Discuss software product details with manufacturers of consumer electronics devices
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Determine the feasibility of implementing software into their product ecosystem
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Answer high-level questions regarding software integration, OS requirements, etc.
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Dive into source code when needed to understand software behavior
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Support the Sales team as the lead engineering expert in key high-volume customer meetings
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Have frequent contact with the customer regarding product development and technical questions
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Skills/Experience
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5+ years of experience
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Hardware and software experience
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C and Linux experience, have written code on some level
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Worked on one or more of these product types: HVAC / Security / Sensors / IPTV / OTT / STB / IoT / TV
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Strong communication, interpersonal and project coordination skills
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Strong ability to drive progress and ensure deliverables are not missed
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Knowledge and passion for consumer devices
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Native-level English language ability
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RF technologies, especially Bluetooth / RF4CE / Zigbee / Wi-Fi
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Voice, audio, microphones, audio compression
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HDMI CEC/EDID interfaces
Education
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BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Work Conditions
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40-hour on-site work week
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Willingness and ability to travel. 10% travel estimated mainly in US/Canada
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Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
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General office Clerk
Our Client is searching for a professional office clerk to oversee all administrative and clerical duties. If you are a detail-oriented professional with proven clerical experience, we want you. In this position, you will play an important part in assuring our company’s daily office operations run smoothly.
Your duties will include answering telephones, distributing mail, recording minutes, and maintaining company files. To succeed in this role, you must be a reliable and self-motivated professional with excellent organizational skills. Our ideal candidate will also be familiar with basic bookkeeping and office administration processes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, and completion of simple forms.
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Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
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Answers phones, directs calls to appropriate individuals, and prepares messages.
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Copies, sorts, and files records related to office activities, business transactions, and other matters.
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Prepares letters, memos, forms, and reports according to written or verbal instructions.
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Sorts incoming mail and delivers to appropriate department or individual; processes outgoing mail.
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Maintains filing systems either manually or electronically.
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Manages calendars and schedules appointments.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to type at least 45 words per minute.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Clerical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.