Alex Craig
About Alex Craig
Alex Craig is a Member of Technical Staff Field Application Engineer at ON Semiconductor, specializing in imaging solutions for various applications. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, he has held significant roles at Fairchild Semiconductor, Intersil, and the US Navy.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Alex Craig has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2016 as a Member of Technical Staff Field Application Engineer. In this role, he specializes in supporting imaging solutions across various sectors, including Automotive, Military, Industrial, and Consumer applications. He translates system architecture trends into product requirements that align with customer specifications. Craig also identifies technical requirements for applications and maps ON Semiconductor's portfolio to new applications. His responsibilities include providing technical assistance across a range of products, including Auditory DSPs, wireless solutions, and analog solutions.
Previous Experience at Fairchild Semiconductor
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Alex Craig worked at Fairchild Semiconductor for 15 years, from 2001 to 2016, as a Principal Applications Engineer. In this capacity, he contributed to the development of various semiconductor applications, leveraging his extensive knowledge in the field. His experience at Fairchild Semiconductor provided him with a solid foundation in application engineering, which he has carried into his current role.
Military Background with the US Navy
Alex Craig served in the US Navy as an Electronic Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5) from 1985 to 1991. During his service, he was stationed on the USS Milwaukee, where he gained valuable technical skills and experience in electronics. This military background has contributed to his expertise in technical applications and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Craig studied at Binghamton University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from 1994 to 1997. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
In his current role, Alex Craig acts as a bi-directional information conduit between customers and product lines, ensuring that solutions are tailored to meet customer needs. He provides both remote and on-site debugging support and answers technical questions from industry partners. Craig regularly interfaces with the Image Sensor Group Business Unit to help define future imaging products and solutions, contributing to the advancement of imaging technology.