Field Applications Engineer (Hardware Designer)BSc or MSc in Electronics or equivalent degreeContractFull-Time RegularTravel10% Customer, 90% HQ (Hybrid, Company based in Madrid - Tres Cantos)DescriptionKD is a stable and leading international manufacturer of high-speed optical transceivers.As a Field Application Engineer, you will be part of the Automotive business unit and will work closely with the marketing and R&D departments to deliver high quality products and project support for the automotive portfolio within KD.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesYou offer comprehensive information about our products designed for automotive applications and provide global project and design support, either remotely or on-site, for automotive projects.You create block diagrams, schematics, or any other technical documentation to assure the full understanding of project solutions and conduct product and solution tests at the in-house location (Madrid, Spain) to meet project requirements.You take part in trade fairs, external trainings courses and represent the company in training courses in coordination with the marketing team.You actively check and update the Automotive products and marcom material in the Madrid showroom to ensure successful customer demos.Offer remote troubleshooting for technical customer issues via phone or email, recording these instances in the relevant applications, and reporting technical issues to Field Application colleagues, R&D, and sales departments.Provide new product ideas, or product improvement suggestions to the marketing department.Regularly update and maintain our technical knowledge base documentation, integrating insights garnered from project support,



encompassing use cases, ECU design, and troubleshooting tipsSupport tests for new developed products and maintain communication within other support and development departments.Assist in the creation of product training material and product presentations.What You BringKnowledge :Education: BSc or MSc in Telecommunication or Electronics (with knowledge or experience in Telecommunication) Engineering or any equivalent education, ideally experience on wired communications technologies.Experience: A minimum of 2 years working in electronic design, engaged in tasks outlined previously, with experience in using electronics CAD tools.Know-how: Preferable knowledge in the areas of communications devices, Ethernet networking at PHY level and optical communications.Tasks :Hardware design of electronic boards: schematics, component selection, simulation and PCB layoutSystems to be developed include different kinds of boards for the ASICs developed in the company for commercial demonstration and evaluation boards.Management and direct communication with the PCB manufacturer and assemblerSpecification of the systems to develop and test proceduresTesting of the boards in the laboratory according to the defined proceduresSkills :Experience in EDA tools.



Previous knowledge of Altium is welcomedExperience in simulation with tools like LTSpiceKnowledge of high-speed analog and digital design, EMI/EMC and PDN design techniquesExperience with different communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, SMI…)Digital and analog designLaboratory skills, including the ability to make small reworks during board bring-up/debug activityLaboratory instruments: Multimeter, Power supply, Oscilloscope, VNA.Interaction with the R&D team and other departments of the company.Soft Skills: Your work approach is defined by Customer orientation, accountability, teamwork, consistency, autonomy, and a focus on achieving results. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear customer messages are essential.Others: Proficient language skill in English is a must (All written documentation is in English).What We OfferDevelopment and growth: we offer development and training opportunities in a fast- growing start-up company.Financial stability: With us you receive performance-related pay, health insurance as well as other company benefits.Work-life balance: A concern that is part of the company's culture. We offer the possibility of hybrid work and versátil working hours and the opportunity to work in a modern workplace in an excellent location in Madrid (Tres Cantos).Working together: we are a friendly team with a shared passion for technology. We focus on building personal connections through team events and networking activities between teams.Interested in this position?Join our team and help shape the future of optical networking.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Field Applications Engineer (Hardware Designer) (Madrid)
🏢 KD
📍 Madrid