Job Description

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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 Tektronix's 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

• Bachelor's or Master's 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 (25-30%) both domestically and internationally.

Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential--your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Tektronix
Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what's possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix - join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.