GaN Power Applications Engineer

XMax Inc.; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

XMax Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking a full-time engineer to evaluate GaN devices in power-conversion circuits on-site. You will develop gate-drive circuits, switching test fixtures and evaluation boards, and analyze switching, efficiency, losses, and EMI while conducting safe HV tests.

Collaboration with device, process and reliability teams is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on measurement, circuit analysis and documentation, with advanced degrees preferred and no strict

Competenze

• Knowledge of power electronics, switching converters and circuit analysis.
• Familiarity with gate drivers, PCB layout, SPICE, oscilloscopes.
• Relevant study, research or practical experience in electrical engineering, power electronics, physics or a related field.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• No minimum years of work experience required.
• Chinese proficiency is not required.

Mansioni

• Evaluate prototype GaN devices in power-conversion circuits.
• develop gate-drive circuits, switching test fixtures and evaluation boards.
• simulate and measure switching behavior, losses, efficiency and electromagnetic interference.
• perform safe high-voltage testing and analyze application-level trade-offs.
• translate results into device-design feedback and technical application notes.
• collaborate with device, process and reliability engineers.

Conoscenze

Power electronics

Switching converters

Circuit analysis

Practical measurement

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Gate drivers

PCB layout

SPICE

Oscilloscopes

Wide-bandgap devices

Formazione

Master's degree

PhD

Strumenti

SPICE

Oscilloscopes

PCB layout

Gate drivers

Descrizione del lavoro

Position

One full-time opening; daily on-site work at 1798 Technology Dr, Suite 236, San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prototype GaN devices in power-conversion circuits;
• develop gate-drive circuits, switching test fixtures and evaluation boards;
• simulate and measure switching behavior, losses, efficiency, thermal performance and electromagnetic interference;
• perform safe high-voltage testing and analyze application-level trade-offs;
• translate results into device-design feedback and technical application notes;
• collaborate with device, process and reliability engineers.

Qualifications

Knowledge of power electronics, switching converters and circuit analysis; practical measurement, troubleshooting and technical communication skills. Familiarity with gate drivers, PCB layout, SPICE, oscilloscopes or wide-bandgap devices is preferred. Relevant study, research or practical experience in electrical engineering, power electronics, physics or a related field. Master's or PhD preferred. No minimum years of work experience required. Chinese proficiency is not required.

Compensation

Initial gross base pay US$6,400 per month. After three months, compensation may be adjusted to US$100,000 per year based on evaluation; this adjustment is not automatic or guaranteed. Applicable overtime will be paid as required by law.

Employer: XMax Inc.