Applications Engineer - BMS
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.
About the role
MPS is seeking an applications engineer (AE) with experience in battery management systems for industrial applications, such as energy storage. This role is highly focused on ensuring customer success by:
- Offering customers technical expertise on MPS products
- Matching customer requirements to MPS solutions
- Assisting customers through their process of evaluation, prototyping, troubleshooting, and design
In this role, the AE will use standard lab equipment with MPS evaluation boards (with firmware and software support requirements) and battery systems. The AE will operate between customer, sales, and the MPS product line team (marketing, test, production, design) to resolve technical issues, as well as generate technical documentation such as application notes. The application engineer will be a key source of product feedback to generate new products and features.
Responsibilities
- Recommend, set up, and demonstrate MPS BMS products and offer technical assistance to customers
- Work directly with MPS factory team to determine solutions, resolve technical issues, and give feedback
- Set up and test evaluation boards for customer use; work with product and design engineers to customize solutions for customers
- Write technical articles, datasheets, and application notes to support customer and MPS’s sales team
- Promote MPS products through customer engagement, training activities, and other events such as tradeshows
- Generate new product ideas and features based on customer activity
Requirements
- BS in a related engineering field (MS preferred) + 2-3 years of industry experience in battery management systems
- Solid understanding and experience with high voltage BMS for industrial applications such as energy storage, power tools, or electric vehicles
- Oral and written proficiency in English
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and independent
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) with a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Up to 11 company-paid holidays
- 15-20 days of paid time off depending on tenure
- Generous discretionary company bonuses
- Life and disability protection
- Sales incentive bonuses (for eligible sales positions)
- Stock compensation (for eligible positions)
Pay
The base salary range for this position in California is $110,000 - $160,000, based on market location and factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related reasons.
Location: San Jose, CA