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# (Senior) Applications Engineer specializing in Inductive Position Sensors (IPS)

- **Company:** Melexis
- **Location:** Tessenderlo, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Application Notes, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Comsol Multiphysics, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Engineering, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5829159441

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electromechanics, Mechatronics or a closely related field.
 * 2-3+ years of experience as an Applications Engineer, Hardware Engineer, or System Engineer

 * A crucial role in a rapidly growing product line addressing the global boom in electrification and energy storage.
 * An international, inclusive, and highly collaborative engineering environment.
 * Continuous learning opportunities and a clear technical career path within a global semiconductor leader.

## Description

The AE acts as the primary technical bridge between Melexis and the customer. He will be responsible for ensuring the successful "design-in" of inductive position sensor ICs into customer applications. This involves designing sensor coils, building evaluation boards and development kits (EVBs/DVKs), writing technical documentation and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical issues on the customer's behalf., * Customer Support & Design-In: Guide customers globally in selecting the best-fitting IPS product for their specific mechanical constraints and application.

 - Review customer schematics and PCB layouts, specifically focusing on the transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) coil designs to ensure optimal signal coupling and immunity to parasitic stray magnetic fields.
 - Troubleshoot and debug customer hardware and system-level issues, often requiring the recreation of problems in the lab.
 * Prototyping & Coil Design:
 - Design, simulate, and optimize custom inductive sensor coil geometries (linear, rotary, off-axis) using the Melexis simulator, Comsol and EDA tools like Altium..
 - Develop hardware reference designs, evaluation boards and product demonstrators to showcase sensor capabilities.
 * Validation & Lab Work:
 - Perform bench characterization and validation of new silicon from an application perspective to ensure real-world robustness.
 - Automate lab testing environments and take complex measurements using oscilloscopes, function generators, and high-precision motor test benches.
 * Technical Collateral Generation:
 - Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including datasheets, application notes, user guides, and white papers.
 - Develop software tools, scripts, or GUIs (usually in Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW) to help customers interface with the sensor ICs.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 - Work closely with Systems Engineers and marketing during the IC definition phase to ensure new products meet market demands.
 - Train field application engineers (FAEs) and the sales/distributors on new products and technical selling points.


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