Principal Application Engineer
Core
Lead the development and proliferation of 40V to 1200V GaN power solutions (transistors, switches, integrated stages, smart ICs) for key applications, providing technical leadership and driving architecture decisions.
Role type
Principal Application Engineer (Power Electronics / Wide-bandgap Semiconductors)
Builds
Customer-ready evaluation and demo boards, reference designs, schematics, layouts, and application notes for GaN power systems.
Domain
Power electronics, wide-bandgap semiconductors (GaN), industrial and server power supplies, motor drives, renewable energy.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power electronics design, wide-bandgap semiconductor applications, PCB level design and debugging, simulation (Spice, Plecs, Simplis), electrical/thermal/EMI debugging, root-cause analysis, product definition, cross-functional team leadership.
Preferred skills
Experience in AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC stages, AI server power, motor drives, renewable energy systems.
Technologies
Spice, Plecs, Simplis, GaN transistors, bidirectional switches, integrated power stages, smart Power ICs.
Responsibilities
Execute comprehensive product validation based on benchmark analysis; Design, bring up, and validate power electronic hardware prototypes; Drive schematics and layouts for reference designs and customer specific solutions; Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship