Principal / Sr Power Application Engineer

Analog Group Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power supply solutions firm is seeking a Senior Application/System Engineer to develop advanced power supplies, including design, modification, and evaluation of electronic circuits. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with DC/DC and AC/DC converters, strong project management skills, and cost estimation capabilities. This role promises a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and product excellence.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with DC/DC and AC/DC converter topologies and design tradeoffs.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience designing electronic power supplies and power conversion products.

Responsibilities

• Design of DC/DC, AC/DC switch mode power supplies utilizing various electrical topologies.
• Interpret customer and marketing requirements for new or modified products.
• Perform electrical schematic design and coordinate activities for PCB, mechanical design, and documentation.

Skills

DC/DC converter design

AC/DC converter design

Project management

Electrical schematic design

Cost estimation

Job description

This is a senior level position in application/system engineering.

Responsible for developing advanced power supplies, including: developing circuits, modifying and evaluating existing designs, electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry. Determines design approaches and parameters. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of DC/DC, AC/DC switch mode power supplies utilizing various electrical topologies.
• Interpret customer and marketing requirements for new or modified products.
• Performs electrical schematic design and coordinate the activities for PCB, mechanical design, documentation, safe agency approvals and release of designs to manufacture.
• Electrical design of new and modified products, ensure products designs are cost effective and design for manufacturing.
• Performs cost analysis and produces cost estimates.
• Troubleshoots circuits as required.
• Makes presentations to management and customers.
• Prepares user related documentation relative to products and components.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DC/DC and AC/DC converter topologies and design tradeoffs.
• Knowledge of magnetic component design.
• Experience with electronic packaging.
• ISO and GMP standards and EMI compliance.
• Knowledge of CE certification standards.
• Thorough understanding of control theory.
• Experience with design process.
• Familiarity with automatic assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with current manufacturing techniques for power products.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience designing electronic power supplies and power conversion products.