Senior Staff Applications Engineer

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc. designs and globally supplies a broad range of power semiconductors, including Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC and Power IC products. You will work in a team that values passion, talent and collaboration as we power everyday electronics.

This position focuses on defining power management products, performing bench validations and building models to support proofs of concept, while providing applications engineering support to customers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in power electronics.
• Experience with power electronics topologies.
• Experience in designing isolated DC-DC converters and gate driver circuits.
• Experience with analysis and simulation tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for defining power management products.
• Perform bench validations/characterizations.
• Build simulation model or hardware for proof of concepts.
• Provide applications engineer supports.

Skills

Power electronics

Power electronics topologies

Isolated DC-DC converters

Gate driver circuits

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Analysis software

Job description

At Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), we design, develop and globally supply a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC, Power IC and Digital Power products. You will find our products in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles, TVs, home appliances, smart phones, power tools, and more! At the center of our innovation is our people who bring passion, talent, and a collaborative atmosphere to our growing company. We offer an impressive benefit package and career development opportunities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career working with a team of passionate and talented people, then take a look at the job opportunity below to POWER your career!

Overall Purpose of Position:

• This position is to support the product definition and system/applications engineering works.
• This position will focus on product definition to ensure successful product development. The AE also provides customer supports

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for defining power management products
• Perform bench validations/characterizations
• Build simulation model or hardware for proof of concepts
• Provide applications engineer supports

Qualifications:

• Strong background in power electronics
• Experience with power electronics topologies
• Experience in designing isolated dc-dc converters and gate driver circuits
• Experience with analysis and simulation tool
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Master or Ph.D in Electrical engineering or related area

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc is committed to diversity in our workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, age, color, ethnicity, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.