Sr. Applications Engineer

Job Description Senior Applications Engineer – Power Management (DC/DC Buck Converters) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in DC/DC buck converters and power management ICs. This role requires strong system-level design, validation, and device debug skills. The Senior Applications Engineer will act as a technical leader, supporting complex customer designs, driving root-cause analysis, and collaborating closely with R&D, validation, and marketing teams to ensure robust product adoption and successful customer deployments. Key Responsibilities Serve as a technical expert for DC/DC buck converter products, supporting customers from initial architecture through production releaseLead hands-on lab activities including schematic development, PCB bring-up, validation, and device debug of power management ICsDesign, build, and debug evaluation modules (EVMs) and customer reference designsPerform detailed system-level validation including efficiency, transient response, stability, thermal, protection features, and reliability testingDrive root-cause analysis of device, system, and layout-related issues using bench measurements and failure analysis techniquesReview and approve customer schematics and PCB layouts, providing expert guidance on power integrity, grounding, EMI/EMC, and thermal performancePartner closely with IC design, validation, and test teams to debug silicon issues and influence product improvementsSupport customer development schedules by providing timely, technically sound recommendations and solutionsDevelop and own high-quality technical collateral, including:EVM User’s GuidesApplication Notes and Design NotesWhite Papers and Reference DesignsMentor junior applications engineers and contribute to best practices for lab methodology and documentationRepresent the applications team in technical reviews, customer meetings, and internal design discussions Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or related field6+ years of experience in power electronics or semiconductor applications engineeringStrong hands-on experience with DC/DC buck converter design and analysisProven expertise in schematic capture and PCB design using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, OrCAD, or equivalent)Extensive lab experience with power measurement, debugging, and validation using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, network analyzers, and power analyzersDemonstrated ability to debug complex hardware issues at the device and system levelStrong technical writing skills with experience producing customer-facing technical documentationIn-depth understanding of customer product development cycles and manufacturing requirements Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldExperience with silicon validation and post-silicon debug of power management ICsStrong background in control loop stability, compensation design, and small-signal analysisExperience with EMI/EMC mitigation and compliance strategiesPrior customer-facing or Field Applications Engineering (FAE) experienceExperience mentoring or leading technical teams Key Competencies Deep lab-centric problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to independently drive complex debug and validation effortsStrong communication skills bridging customers, applications, and IC design teamsTechnical leadership and ownership mindset