Field Applications Engineer

Power Integrations; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Integrations is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to join our North American Sales team, based in the Western US region. In this role you will serve as the technical lead, helping engineers select the right products and optimize implementations.

Candidates should hold a BSEE or equivalent (MSEE preferred), have 2–3 years of sales engineering experience, knowledge of AC-DC power conversion, magnetics, EMI/Safety, and be willing to travel up to 40% for on-site customer support.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent required; MSEE preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a sales engineering role desired.
• AC-DC power conversion design experience preferred.
• Demonstrated magnetics design experience is a plus.
• Experience in markets like UPS, Solid State Lighting, Metering, Appliances, Cell Phone chargers, Industrial controls, Notebook or PC Power Supplies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for field applications within the North American Sales team.
• Assist customers in selecting the right products and optimizing implementations.
• Perform bench work to breadboard and test solutions for customers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-facing

Presentation skills

Analytical ability

Education

BSEE or equivalent

MSEE or equivalent preferred

Job description

Description

Power Integrations is the leading supplier of high-voltage, analog integrated circuits (ICs) used in power conversion. Our ICs combine numerous electronic components onto a single silicon chip, enabling manufacturers to produce smaller, simpler power supplies for a wide range of electronics applications. Our patented EcoSmart® technology enables manufacturers to meet all current and proposed energy standards worldwide, and continues to save consumers hundreds of millions of dollars each year on their electricity bills.

Job Responsibilities

We are currently looking to add a talented Field Applications Engineer to our North American Sales team based in the Western US region. To be successful in this role, candidates must have a strong desire to help other engineers achieve the maximum performance and benefit from our products. As the technical lead in the sales organization within the region, customers will look to you for guidance choosing the right products and for help with optimizing the implementation. You must also have strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and of course, superior technical skills. You must also possess the willingness to perform detailed bench work to breadboard and test solutions for customers.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to interface with customers on the telephone
• Ability to present Power Integrations product benefits to large and small groups
• Strong analytical and laboratory skills

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent; MSEE or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a sales engineering role
• AC-DC Power Conversion design experience
• Demonstrated magnetics design experience
• Experience in one of the following end markets: UPS, Solid State Lighting, Metering, Appliances, Cell Phone chargers, Industrial controls, Notebook or PC Power Supplies preferred
• Prior experience as an FAE for semiconductor products used in power conversion applications preferred
• Working knowledge of EMI and Safety standards
• Willingness to travel up to 40% within region for on-site customer support