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Acara Solutions has a full-time, direct hire opening for an experienced Applications Engineer to work with our client in Austin, TX who specializes in Semiconductor Manufacturing.

Schedule: 

Hybrid (2+ days in office)

As a Senior Applications Engineer focused on Class D Amplifiers, you will play a pivotal role in enabling customers to integrate high-performance audio solutions into their products. You'll lead technical engagements, develop reference platforms, and contribute to product definition for next-generation Class D amplifier technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level engineering support for Client's customers and field teams, with a focus on Class D amplifier integration.
• Design and develop reference platforms and evaluation boards showcasing Class D amplifier performance, including EMI mitigation and thermal optimization.
• Author detailed application notes, white papers, and design guides tailored to Class D amplifier use cases.
• Collaborate with layout engineers to produce high-fidelity PCB designs optimized for audio performance and efficiency.
• Create advanced Python scripts and automation tools for audio performance characterization and demo control.
• Conduct in-depth circuit analysis and data collection for customer applications, including THD+N, efficiency, and power delivery metrics.
• Influence product definition by contributing insights from customer feedback and system-level testing.
• Work closely with IC Design, Systems, and Validation teams to align design requirements with real-world use cases.
• Manage multiple priorities independently and communicate project status across cross-functional teams.
• Occasional travel (approx. 2 weeks/year) for customer support and technical training.