Eric Mitchell
About Eric Mitchell
Eric Mitchell is a Distribution Market Development Engineer at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the electronics industry, with a background in capacitive touch sensors and various engineering roles at companies such as SMSC, Cypress Semiconductor, and Diamond Multimedia.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Eric Mitchell has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Distribution Market Development Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on market development strategies to enhance the distribution of semiconductor products. Prior to this position, he served as a Staff Field Application Engineer at ON Semiconductor for 11 years, from 2010 to 2021, where he applied his technical expertise to support customer applications and product development.
Education and Expertise
Eric Mitchell has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in French from Weber State University, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from the same university, completed from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration from Frostburg State University, studying Management, Marketing, Business Analysis, and Financial Analysis from 2012 to 2014. His education supports his expertise in project management, business analysis, and technical fields.
Background in Engineering and Development
Eric Mitchell has extensive experience in engineering and development roles across various companies. He worked at SMSC in multiple capacities, including Business Development - Technical Strategist and Principal Systems Engineer, from 2003 to 2009 and 2009 to 2010, respectively. His previous roles also include Engineering Manager at Diamond Multimedia and Principal Design Engineer at Cypress Semiconductor. His career spans several areas of technology, including capacitive touch sensors, wireless charging, and power management integrated circuits (PMICs).
Professional Skills and Technical Knowledge
Eric Mitchell possesses a range of professional skills relevant to the semiconductor industry. He is experienced in strategic planning and management techniques, which are essential for guiding business growth. His project management skills ensure the successful completion of projects within defined constraints. He has technical knowledge in areas such as ESD/EMI protection, thermal monitoring, and control, as well as familiarity with various platforms including game consoles, smartphones, and Internet of Things devices.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at ON Semiconductor, Eric Mitchell held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Iomega Corporation as a Design Engineer from 1985 to 1992 and at Cypress Semiconductor as a Principal Design Engineer from 1998 to 2003. His tenure at SMSC included roles as Principal Field Application Engineer and Business Development - Technical Strategist. This diverse experience has contributed to his broad technical expertise and understanding of the semiconductor market.