Senior Power Electronics Applications Engineer

onsemi; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer in its PMD PMIC & PoL BU to support DC-DC converter applications and drive product success across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with an engineering team and global support network to resolve complex power management challenges for OEM customers.

The role emphasizes technical advisory, collaboration with FAEs and field teams, and delivering training material and technical notes to customers.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE with a focus on power electronics (or equivalent).
• 5 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.
• Bench test equipment automation development (nice to have).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical customer support for a portfolio of power management products including converters, controllers, and drivers.
• Provide direct customer support for key customers.
• Utilize cross-functional teams such as Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering as needed.
• Support onsemi’s customer apps and FAEs for issues escalated to BU.
• Create and present product training material to onsemi’s technical support community, i.e., FAE and Sales.
• Author and publish application notes and knowledge-based 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 on bench.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit debugging

Written communication

Lab testing

Customer support

Education

BSEE or MSEE with power electronics

Tools

SIMPLIS

Altium

Job description

onsemi is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer in its PMD PMIC & PoL BU to support DC-DC converter applications and drive product success across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with an engineering team and global support network to resolve complex power management challenges for OEM customers.

The role emphasizes technical advisory, collaboration with FAEs and field teams, and delivering training material and technical notes to customers.