Senior Applications Engineer – Power Management (DC-DC)

onsemi; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi's Power Management Division (PMD) is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to lead DC-DC converter applications, support during NPD, and provide technical customer assistance across product lifecycles. The San Jose Design Center serves as a hub for collaboration with PMD leadership and global engineering teams.

You will work with FAE teams, design, quality, and manufacturing groups to solve complex power management challenges, develop training material, and publish application

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE with a focus on power electronics and DC-DC conversion.
• 3 to 10+ years minimum professional experience with switching power converters, controllers, and drivers.
• Proficient with simulation tools, especially SIMPLIS.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience, Altium preferred (including library management).
• Effective circuit debug skills in an engineering lab.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical customer support for a portfolio of power management products including converters, controllers, and drivers (this position does not require frequent travel).
• Support onsemi's customer apps and FAEs with issues escalated to BU.
• Provide direct customer support for key customers.
• Utilize cross-functional teams such as FAE, Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering as needed.
• Create and present product training material to onsemi's technical support community, including FAE and Sales.
• Author and publish application notes and knowledge base articles.
• Support NPD Applications Engineering activities.
• Strategize with Product Definition and Design Leads on new product requirements.
• Represent BU Applications during all phases of NPD.
• Create customer-facing collateral including EVB, GUI, User Guide, model, design aid, and datasheet.
• Validate new products for application functionality.

Skills

Strong communication skills

DC-DC conversion expertise

Power electronics competency

Education

BSEE or MSEE (or equivalent)

Tools

SIMPLIS

Altium Designer

Job description

onsemi's Power Management Division (PMD) is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to lead DC-DC converter applications, support during NPD, and provide technical customer assistance across product lifecycles. The San Jose Design Center serves as a hub for collaboration with PMD leadership and global engineering teams.

You will work with FAE teams, design, quality, and manufacturing groups to solve complex power management challenges, develop training material, and publish application