Chilin Hsu

About Chilin Hsu

Hardware engineer with 20+ years of experience in the semiconductor and consumer electronics industry, spanning analog and mixed-signal IC design, touch & display systems, and sensor-based hardware platforms, from early feasibility through mass production.I specialize in system-level integration, vendor and technology assessment, and de-risking complex problems under ambiguity, drawing on a strong foundation in analog and mixed-signal IC design to guide robust, manufacturable solutions.I am most effective in roles that require owning ambiguous system challenges, aligning cross-functional teams, and translating complex technical trade-offs into scalable, production-ready outcomes.

Experience

1. Staff Hardware Engineer

   Meta

   Oct 2019 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US

   Technical lead for touch, display, and power subsystems across multiple wearable programs, spanning early architecture, vendor strategy, design convergence, and production readiness- Owned system-level problem solving at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and manufacturing, addressing reliability, integration, and performance risks throughout the product lifecycle- Drove cross-functional alignment across EE, ME, SW, antenna, reliability, and operations to translate ambiguous system issues into executable engineering plans- Shaped platform and roadmap direction by evaluating new technologies, defining validation strategies, and guiding architectural trade-offs for future product generations- Acted as a technical multiplier, mentoring engineers, strengthening vendor partnerships, and improving engineering processes, documentation, and validation rigor.

Education

• National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

  Master, Electrical Engineering

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Asic
• Pll
• Mixed Signal
• Embedded Systems
• Power Management
• Quick Thinker
• Research Project Management
• Ic
• Analog Circuit Design
• Analog
• Project Management
• Soc
• Testing
• Open Minded
• Verilog
• Integrated Circuit Design
• Semiconductors