Sr. Applications Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is seeking an experienced Sr. Application Engineer to advance tomorrow’s automotive power management solutions.

You will work with customers, design engineers, sales, field applications, and marketing to deliver system-level solutions for ADAS, infotainment, telematics, and lighting. You will own customer support, develop reference designs, and contribute to publications and technical notes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience in power management IC product development or hardware engineering.
• Experience promoting/marketing ICs and driving design wins by providing system solutions.
• Automotive application experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep understanding of automotive applications including ADAS, infotainment, telematics, lighting and more.
• Own the support for assigned customers, build close relationships with engineers at customers.
• Develop customized solutions and reference designs.
• Author articles for publication in trade magazines and journals, application notes and whitepapers.
• Evaluating and debugging the operation of new ICs.
• Test and analyze customer failures, provide system-level assessments, and report on root cause.
• Provide technical training to field team and customers.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (10-20% of the time).

Skills

Power management

Analog/mixed-signal

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

SPICE

Job description

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description

Our automotive business is growing rapidly, and we are now seeking an experienced Application Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Sr. Application Engineer, you will develop tomorrow’s cutting-edge power management solutions for automotive applications like ADAS, Infotainment, Telematics, Lighting, Body Control and more. You will work closely with customers, design engineers, sales, field applications, and technical marketing team. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Job Functions

• Develop and maintain deep understanding of automotive applications including ADAS, infotainment, telematics, lighting and more
• Own the Support for assigned customers, build close relationship with engs at customers.
• Develop customized solutions and reference designs
• Author articles for publication in trade magazines and journals, application notes and whitepapers
• Evaluating and debugging the operation of new ICs
• test and analyze customer failures, provide system-level assessments, and report on root cause
• Use experience gained from customer support to influence definition of new products and applications
• Provide technical training to field team and customers
• Occasional domestic and international travel (10-20% of the time)

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years work experience in power management IC product development or hardware engineering
• Strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal IC's
• Experience promoting/marketing ICs and driving design wins by providing system solutions
• Automotive application experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and executive audience
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions and across regions
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong understanding of the IC product development process, from concept to volume production

Education Requirements

• MS or Ph.D in electrical engineering or a related field

LOCATION

• Farmington Hills, MI

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS' benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.