Senior Staff Applications Engineer
Core
Build, bring up, and debug power protection evaluation boards and reference designs; diagnose customer system issues; develop test plans and characterize performance.
Role type
Senior Staff Applications Engineer (Power Protection/SMPS)
Builds
SSPD evaluation boards, reference designs, and application collateral (schematics, BOMs, user guides)
Domain
Semiconductor / Power Systems / Wide Bandgap (SiC/GaN)
Required skills
Power protection design, SMPS design, Wide bandgap devices (SiC/GaN), Mixed-signal/power circuit debugging, Oscilloscope usage, Power analyzer usage, Electronic load usage, SMU usage, Board bring-up, Soldering/rework, High-voltage/high-power safety practices, Circuit simulation (SPICE), Test plan execution
Preferred skills
BSEE or MSEE degree, Customer-facing problem solving, Technical documentation
Technologies
SPICE, Oscilloscopes, Power analyzers, Electronic loads, SMUs
Responsibilities
Build, bring up, and debug SSPD evaluation boards and reference designs; Diagnose and resolve customer system issues including root cause analysis; Develop and execute test plans and characterize performance; Create and maintain application collateral such as schematics, BOMs, and user guides; Collaborate with design engineers to feed validated learnings into product requirements; Support customer prototypes during design cycles with hands-on lab support; Promote and demonstrate SSPD products to prospective customers.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC
