Product Application Engineering

About the Role

Tektronix is seeking a versatile and motivated Product Line Application Engineer (PL AE) to support our Technology Domain Expert (Tech Lead) in advancing high-speed serial solutions with a focus on PCIe CXL UCIe and Ethernet technologies. In this dynamic role you will work at the intersection of standards development solution validation customer support and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Tektronix continues to lead in the test and measurement industry.

As a PL AE you will help drive innovation and execution in PCIe/CXL test methodologies while contributing to our Ethernet portfolio supporting both product development and customer-facing engagements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Standards Support & Ecosystem Engagement

• Collaborate with Technology Lead to run experiments that contribute to PCI-SIG CXL and IEEE standards development.
• Support industry workshops compliance events and Plugfest by preparing demo setups running tests and capturing data.
• Track relevant activity across PCIe CXL and Ethernet ecosystems and share actionable insights with product and engineering teams.

2. Engineering Enablement

• Work closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements and contribute to feature development.
• Validate early software builds report issues and offer feedback on usability performance and feature completeness.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to streamline testing and validation processes.

3. Sales Enablement & Content Development

• Create technical content including datasheets application notes methods of implementation (MOIs) and web updates.
• Support webinars product launches and technical campaigns that articulate the value of Tektronixs PCIe/CXL and Ethernet offerings.
• Collaborate with marketing and product management to ensure messaging aligns with customer use cases and industry trends.

4. Pre-Sales Technical Support

• Deliver product demos technical presentations and training sessions to field teams and customers.
• Assist with customer evaluations proof-of-concepts and proposal development for PCIe/CXL and Ethernet solutions.
• Provide technical expertise to differentiate Tektronix in competitive engagements.

5. Post-Sales Customer Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues managing bugs and actionable requests (ARs) with R&D teams.
• Maintain close engagement with key customers to ensure successful adoption and ongoing satisfaction.
• Provide feedback loops from the field to guide product improvements

Who You Are

• A hands-on engineer with strong technical acumen in high-speed serial technologies such as PCIe Ethernet and CXL.
• A proactive collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and is comfortable working directly with customers engineering sales and standards bodies.
• A detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys translating technical complexity into customer-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of experience in applications engineering validation or customer support in the test & measurement or semiconductor industry.
• Solid understanding of PCIe Gen5/Gen6 CXL and Ethernet technologies (e.g. 100G/400G) including deep understanding of jitter eye diagrams and high speed signal integrity.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as high-bandwidth oscilloscopes BERTs AWGs and automation tools.
• Experience with Python for instrument automation test scripting or workflow enhancement
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Willingness and ability to travel (2530%) both domestically and internationally.