Applications Engineer
Core
Develop and validate power management solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, focusing on DC/DC power conversion and digital multiphase controllers.
Role type
Senior IC applications engineer (power electronics)
Builds
High-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages, and Power Towers for AI/cloud data centers
Domain
Semiconductor power electronics, AI infrastructure, cloud computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DC/DC converter design, digital multiphase PWM control, behavioral modeling (SIMPLIS/MATLAB), embedded programming, Verilog synthesis for FPGA, control loop theory, magnetics design, component selection, lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, network analyzers), thermal design
Preferred skills
FPGA development, mixed-signal IC design, automation of lab testing, thesis research in power management
Technologies
SIMPLIS, MATLAB, FPGA, Verilog, Microcontrollers, custom Analog Front End
Responsibilities
Validate new digital multiphase controllers and Smart Power Stages for system-level performance; evaluate new algorithms using FPGA and Microcontrollers; develop EVBs with component selection, layout, and thermal design; create technical collateral (datasheets, application notes); model DC-DC converters to support design engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC