Sr. Design Engineer / Design Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation option

Job summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a passionate designer to work on analog and mixed-signal ICs for Power Management Products in San Jose, CA. You will design critical power management components, collaborating closely with senior designers on various aspects including circuit synthesis and test method development.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSEE with 2+ years of experience in Semiconductor Design. MPS offers health care, stock options, and competitive salaries ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD graduate with relevant expertise or MSEE with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works with Sr. Designer on circuit synthesis, simulation, and layout.
• Assists ATE development with Design-For-Test methods.
• Supports evaluation and customer support.

Skills

Understanding of analog and mixed signal circuits

Analog layout techniques

ESD and reliability understanding

General IC qualification requirements

Education

PhD in a relevant field or MSEE with 2+ years experience

Job description

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are world‑wide 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

We’re looking for a passionate designer who is interested in designing analog and mixed‑signal ICs for Power Management Products utilizing leading edge sub‑micron BiCMOS/DMOS technologies. Products may include switching regulators, hot‑swap eFuse, half‑bridge driver and power management ICs for fast growing markets such as networking, server, telecom, notebook/server core voltage, graphic card core regulator, point‑of‑load (PoL) and power modules.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a passionate designer who is interested in designing analog and mixed‑signal ICs for Power Management Products utilizing leading edge sub‑micron BiCMOS/DMOS technologies. Products may include switching regulators, hot‑swap eFuse, half‑bridge driver and power management ICs for fast growing markets such as networking, server, telecom, notebook/server core voltage, graphic card core regulator, point‑of‑load (PoL) and power modules.

Essential Functions

• Works with Sr. Designer on circuit synthesis from the transistor/resistor level up to the system level, simulation, layout supervision.

• Assists ATE development with Design‑For‑Test methods.

• Assists AE for evaluation and customer support.

Required skills

• Understand analog and mixed signal circuits including amplifiers, comparators, oscillator, references, LDO, POR, charge bumps, HV level shifts, drivers, current sensor etc.

• Understand analog layout techniques.

• Understand ESD, latch‑up, and reliability.

• Understand general IC qualification requirements.

Qualifications

• A PhD graduate with relevant expertise in the field or MSEE degree with a minimum of two years of experience in Semiconductor and/or Analog/Power Integrated Circuit Design experience.

• Solid understanding of circuit fundamentals.

• Good verbal and written skills.

Locations

• San Jose, CA

• Kirkland, WA

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.

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 $140,000 - $180,000. The base salary range for this position in Washington is $130,000 - $170,000.

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.