The CSA division supplies sensors that bridge the gap between the world we live in and the digital world of machines. By converting physical signals - heartbeats, sounds, light waves - into data, we enable robots, cars and other devices to interact with people and improve our world. What drives CSA is a relentless desire to contribute to technology and have a meaningful impact on the world. This business thrives on solving complex problems and partnering with global leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Our goal: to push the boundaries of sensor technology and empower innovators to make the world smarter, healthier and happier.
- Product Definition (Analog/Mixed‑Signal Focus)
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Translate customer and market requirements in areas like sensor interfaces, analog front ends (AFE), data converters (ADC/DAC), signal conditioning, mixed‑signal processing, and low‑power sensing systems into clear product specifications.
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Develop reference architectures and system‑level concepts for new analog/mixed‑signal ICs and sensor solutions, such as signal‑chain modules, smart sensors, and integrated sensor subsystems.
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Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product feature sets, performance targets (noise, offset, drift, sampling rate, linearity, sensor dynamic range, etc.), and competitive positioning.
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Perform system‑level analysis and tradeoff evaluations for sensing and mixed‑signal applications (power vs. noise, bandwidth vs. resolution, latency vs. accuracy, etc.).
- Customer Engagement
- Act as a strategic technical interface with customers in sensor systems, industrial measurement, consumer sensing, automotive sensing, IoT devices, and mixed‑signal applications.
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Provide pre‑sales technical support focusing on sensor signal‑chain solutions, mixed‑signal integration strategies, and analog subsystem requirements.
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Gather customer insights and market trends—sensor technologies, analog performance demands, mixed‑signal integration directions—to shape future product definitions.
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Deliver technical presentations, signal‑chain solution proposals, and system‑level demonstrations tailored to analog/mixed‑signal applications.
- System Solution Development
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Build and validate end‑to‑end analog/mixed‑signal system solutions, including sensor interfaces, low‑noise signal paths, data-conversion chains, power conditioning, and mixed‑signal evaluation platforms.
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Develop prototypes and system evaluation platforms demonstrating IC performance in real sensor environments (pressure, proximity, current/voltage sensing, MEMS sensors, environmental sensors, etc.).
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Ensure smooth integration of new IC products into sensing systems, partnering closely with R&D to verify real‑world applicability.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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Work with analog/mixed‑signal design teams to ensure system requirements—noise, accuracy, dynamic range, timing, power—are correctly translated into design specifications.
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Support marketing with competitive benchmarking in sensor ICs, analog signal chains, mixed‑signal SoCs, and sensor‑system solutions.
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Contribute to technical collateral including application notes, sensor‑signal‑chain guides, reference designs, and system white papers.
- Internal & External Training
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Provide training on analog front ends, sensor interfaces, mixed‑signal architectures, and system‑level design best practices.
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Create high‑quality documentation highlighting system‑level benefits and use‑cases for analog/mixed‑signal ICs and sensing applications.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Analog IC Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields.
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Solid understanding of analog circuits, mixed‑signal architectures, ADC/DAC fundamentals, sensor interfaces, and signal‑chain design.
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Experience in applications engineering, system engineering, or product definition, preferably involving analog or mixed‑signal ICs and sensor products.
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Strong analytical skills for system‑level evaluation (noise budgeting, filtering, sampling, linearity, timing).
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Excellent communication skills for interacting with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred
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Hands‑on experience with sensor systems, analog front-end design, mixed‑signal evaluation boards, and lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, precision measurement tools).
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Familiarity with sensor physics (MEMS, temperature, pressure, current sensing, capacitive sensors, etc.) is a plus.
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Knowledge of competitive products in the analog/mixed‑signal signal‑chain or sensor IC market.
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Experience with data converters, low‑noise design, power management for sensors, or system modeling tools.
Soft Skills
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Strong ownership and the ability to drive system‑level product concepts from idea to definition.
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Customer‑centric mindset and strong problem‑solving skills.
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Comfortable in fast‑moving environments with evolving requirements.
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Strong ability to influence and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
