Senior Manager, Applications Engineering – Analog Power

Top Workforce Solutions, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Top Workforce Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Applications Engineering – Analog Power to guide global teams and shape product strategy in analog power technologies. You will mentor leaders, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive technical excellence across business units.

The role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in power electronics, and collaboration with marketing, product, and field teams. Hybrid work arrangement and global travel are expected.

Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent technical degree, preferably with an emphasis in power electronics or analog circuit design.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in analog or power semiconductor applications engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of switch-mode power supply architectures (buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback, forward, etc.).
• Strong understanding of linear regulators, power modules, and related analog power technologies.
• Proven experience leading and developing geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to engineers, clients, and executives.
• Strong business judgment balancing technical requirements, client needs, and commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to global applications engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering leadership; set performance expectations.
• Coordinate resources across product development, product-line initiatives, and client support.
• Partner with global Field Applications Engineering leadership to equip teams for client support.
• Collaborate with marketing and applications leadership to develop product strategies and roadmaps.
• Integrate technologies into complete system-level solutions for strategic markets.
• Support cross-functional new product development teams from definition to execution.
• Engage with key clients and field teams to understand requirements and challenges.
• Monitor industry developments, competitive technologies, and market trends in analog/power.
• Partner with IC architects to define new products and solutions.
• Travel up to 30% for global teams and client engagements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Strategic direction

Education

BSEE/MSEE

Job description

Senior Manager, Applications Engineering – Analog Power

Salary: $175,000–$200,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Travel: Up to 20%

Top Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Applications Engineering – Analog Power to lead and provide technical direction to global applications engineering teams supporting analog power technologies.

This senior leadership position will help shape product strategy, guide technical initiatives, develop engineering teams, and ensure resources are aligned with client and business priorities. The role works closely with engineering, marketing, product, and field applications teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide strategic direction to global applications engineering teams, including senior managers and technical leaders.
• Mentor and develop engineering leadership while establishing performance expectations and promoting technical excellence.
• Coordinate engineering resources across product development, product-line initiatives, and client application support.
• Partner with global Field Applications Engineering (FAE) leadership to ensure teams have the technical knowledge, tools, and resources needed to support clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and applications leadership to develop product strategies and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Work across business units to integrate complementary technologies into complete system-level solutions for strategic markets.
• Support cross-functional new product development teams from product definition through execution.
• Engage with key clients and field teams to understand application requirements, technical challenges, and emerging needs.
• Monitor industry developments, competitive technologies, and market trends within analog and power applications.
• Partner with IC architects and engineering teams to define new products and solutions that address client requirements and market opportunities.
• Travel up to 30% to support global teams, client engagements, and business initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent technical degree, preferably with an emphasis in power electronics or analog circuit design.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in analog or power semiconductor applications engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of switch-mode power supply architectures, including buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback, forward, and related topologies.
• Strong understanding of linear regulators, power modules, and associated analog power technologies.
• Proven experience leading and developing geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and executive leadership.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance technical requirements, client needs, and commercial objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive and/or safety-critical product development.
• Knowledge of AEC-Q100 or comparable automotive semiconductor standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and/or IEC 61508 development processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Top Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.