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Sr. Applications Engineer (MCU Firmware)

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

San Jose (CA)

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USD 150,000 - 190,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the Semiconductor industry seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer (MCU Firmware) in San Jose, CA. This senior position involves defining and debugging analog IC products for automotive applications, providing technical support, and developing reference circuits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power supplies and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health care coverage
Dental and vision
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Paid time off (15-20 days)
Generous discretionary bonuses
Life and disability protection

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in switch mode power supplies.
  • Previous experience with multi-phase buck converter design/test/optimization preferred.
  • Fluent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Provide application technical support and training for key customers.
  • Work with design engineers to define and debug analog/digital IC products.
  • Develop application reference circuits for automotive computing markets.

Skills

Communication
Customer support
Technical training
Self-motivated
Writing
Presentation

Education

MSEE or higher

Job description

Sr. Applications Engineer (MCU Firmware) page is loaded

Sr. Applications Engineer (MCU Firmware)
Apply remote type Onsite locations San Jose, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-26

MonolithicPowerSystems,Inc.(MPS)isoneofthefastestgrowingcompaniesintheSemiconductorindustry.WeareworldwidetechnicalleadersinIntegratedPowerSemiconductorsandSystemsPowerdeliveryarchitectures.AtMPS,wecultivatecreativity,arepassionateaboutsustainability,andarecommittedtoprovidingleading-edgeproductsandinnovationtoourcustomers.Ourportfoliooftechnologyhelpspowerourworld---comejoinourteamandseehowYOUcanmakeadifference.

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 Summary:

This is a senior level position in application engineering. Responsibilities include defining and debugging analog IC products for automotive computing applications, providing technical support for key customers, developing reference circuits, and writing datasheets and application/design notes.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide application technical support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.
  • Work with design engineers, field applications team, and marketing to define and debug analog/digital IC products in DC/DC converters, core power conversion, and DrMOS applications.
  • Develop application reference circuits and system level power management solutions for automotive computing markets.
  • Write datasheets, application notes, design notes and papers in magazines and conferences to promote MPS products.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hand-on experience in switch mode power supplies including DC/DC, AC/DC or inverters.
  • Previous experience with low voltage/high current multi-phase buck converter design/test/optimization for CPU/GPU power delivery applications is highly preferred.
  • Fluent communication skills in English
  • Excellent customer communication skills
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Previous experience in a power supply manufacturer or power management IC company is a plus
  • MSEE or higher required

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, 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 .

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $150,000 - $190,000.

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.

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