Who We Are:
At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.
Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities:
- Implement and promote system level solutions based on customer product needs with an emphasis on microcontroller product portfolio from different suppliers.
- Proactively develops knowledge to uncover, understand, compare, and contrast solutions (Pre-component Selection). Provide valuable participation in customer design review with Avnet engineering team.
- Good understanding of customer needs relative to product(s), technology, direction, competition, design process, and design cycle.
- Discover design requirements from the system level down to each individual element collaborating with Avnet engineering to develop and execute technical strategies that solve customer design challenges.
- Technical support on Avnet franchised products to engineering team by driving adoption of advocated solutions that meet customer needs and lead to increased design activity, design wins and sales growth.
- A thorough understanding of product lifecycles and the ability to design a full solution based on the customers’ expectation of product performance, lifecycles and total costs.
- Attend internal and external technical training to complete and maintain supplier certifications as necessary.
Job Level Specifications:
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A strong background and knowledge in embedded systems with an emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines
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Experience in hardware and software design for embedded applications.
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Embedded systems design and architecture.
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Design expertise in SoC, memory, power supply, sensors and analog design.
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Knowledge in other areas listed below is a plus.
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Industrial and consumer communication interfaces/protocols (SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, etc.)
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Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment, scopes, logic analyzers, etc.
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Embedded C programing.
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Familiar with MCUs, MPUs and FGPAs architectures is a plus.
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Thorough knowledge and frequent application of electronics design standards, principles, concepts and techniques.
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Develops solutions to a wide variety of problems and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. Applies technical knowledge when determining which solutions are best applied.
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Work is performed independently. May receive limited guidance on new assignments, and work may be reviewed for overall technical adequacy.
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Interacts mostly with internal company contacts. May represents department across organization or externally on projects.
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Actions impact the completion of milestones of our customer’s projects. Failure to accomplish work or poor decisions may result in delays to a project and require additional resources to remedy. ‘
Education and Certification(s):
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One year remaining before graduating from university.
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Coursing BSEE or similar bachelor’s degree.
What We Offer:
Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.
Generous Paid Time Off
Savings Fund
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs
Year-End Bonus
Food Coupons
Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.
