Applications Engineer I

Lattice Semiconductor serves the specialized requirements of programmable logic customers by designing, developing and marketing high performance logic devices (PLDs) and related development system software. Long recognized as a leader in the PLD industry, Lattice is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services. Our quality, reliability and on-time delivery performance remains unmatched. Lattice is an equal opportunity employer. Summary:Lattice's Enterprise Solutions Applications Engineering team is a very unique and multifaceted group within Lattice. The Applications group is tasked with supporting the majority of Lattice's hardware and software products by working extensively with our customers, and our sales organization. To facilitate this support the group must also interface with most of the design and development groups in the company. In this position the qualified candidates responsibilities will involve working with Lattice's sale's organization to support customer hardware and software design issues. This will lead to involvement in the development of support related documentation, hardware and software. Accountabilities:' Provide engineering and technical support to field sales, field applications, and customers. ' Support application hotline for all Lattice PLD product lines. ' Provide assistance to customers with technical problems. ' Conduct tests to evaluate customer problems. ' Generate and coordinate technical literature, articals, application notes, and data sheets. Coordinate hardware failure verifications. ' Perform software beanchmarking and competitive hardware analysis. ' Perform PLD logic design using VHDL and Verilog. ' Make presentations on focused products. ' Assist sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs, and preparing detailed product specifications. ' Provide follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications. Qualifications:' Bachalors, or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.' Experience in digital logic design. ' Experience with VHDL and Verilog. ' Knowledge of C and C++. ' Understanding of telecom/datacom systems. ' Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with multiple groups. ' Must be detail oriented with strong customer service skills. ' High level of PC skills.' Prior customer support experience is a plus. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan, 401K match, employee stock purchase plan and 3 weeks of vacation.Lattice Semiconductor is one of the world's leading designers of programmable logic technology. NASDAQ-listed, with around 900 employees worldwide, our future has never looked more promising.Lattice. Make a difference.CB~ RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2204050&boardid=749