Principal Applications Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Senior Application/System Engineer in San Jose, California. This position involves defining analog IC and module products, developing reference circuits, and providing technical training. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in switch mode power supply designs and a Master’s degree.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401(K), and a base salary range of $175,000 - $215,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in switch mode power supply designs.
• Prior experience in defining power management IC or power modules highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and design analog IC products in cloud computing power solutions.
• Develop application reference circuits and system level power management solutions.
• Write datasheets, application notes, and design notes.

Skills

Hands-on experience in switch mode power supply designs

Fluent communication skills in English

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Self-motivated

Can-do attitude

Education

MSEE or higher

Job description

Job Summary

• This is a senior level position in application/system engineering.
• Responsibilities include defining analog IC and module products, developing and debugging reference circuits internally and with strategic customers, writing datasheets and application/design notes, and providing application support and technical training.

Essential Functions

• Work with design engineers, field applications team, and marketing to define analog IC products in DC/DC converters, specifically in cloud computing power solutions for CPU, GPU, ASIC, and SOC.
• Define and design 48V DC/DC module products, including isolated and non-isolated topologies.
• Work with customer and field application team to provide total computing power solution.
• Develop application reference circuits and system level power management solutions for Server and Cloud.
• Write datasheets, application notes, design notes and papers in magazines and conferences to promote MPS products.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in switch mode power supply designs, especially in multi‑phase core power design or isolated topology.
• Self‑motivated and can‑do attitude.
• Previous work experience in a plus.
• Fluent communication skills in English.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Prior experience in defining power management IC or power modules highly preferred.

Education

• MSEE or higher required.

Location

San Jose, CA

Benefits

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15-20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure. Generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $175,000 - $215,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.