Telephone Switch Design Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Telephone switch design engineers are specialized technical professionals responsible for the design, development, and evaluation of hardware and control software for switching equipment that connects and controls telephone lines and communication networks.
Description
Telephone switch design engineers analyze functional requirements for telephone switching equipment such as PBX and digital switches, performing analog and digital circuit design, logic design for FPGA and ASIC, and embedded software development. They also handle a wide range of tasks, including support for communication protocols such as SS7 and VoIP, prototype evaluation and testing, reliability and environmental resistance tests, and support for mass production transition. This is system development where hardware and software are closely integrated, requiring collaboration with circuit designers, software developers, and test engineers to produce high-quality, highly reliable products.
Future Outlook
With the spread of 5G/6G and IoT, and the migration to VoIP systems, switch technology is advancing toward software and cloud integration. Demand for personnel who fuse hardware and network technologies is expected to remain stable going forward.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Has attention to detail / Has patience
Work Style
Office Work / Partial Remote Work Possible / Project-Based / Team Development
Career Path
Junior Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Technical Lead → Project Manager → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Analog Digital Circuit Design / Communication Protocols / Embedded Software Development (C/C++) / FPGA Design / Test Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
ASIC Design Tools / DSP Algorithms / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents / VoIP Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential to decompose complex system requirements into circuit and software configurations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors in circuit design or code can directly lead to major failures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary due to the frequent emergence of new communication standards and technologies. |
| Problem Solving | Advanced response capabilities are required for prototype troubleshooting and performance issue resolution. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with little high-load physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination
- Chief Telecommunications Engineer
- First-Class Electrician
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
Aliases
- Communication Equipment Development Engineer
- PBX Design Engineer
- Switch Design Engineer
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