Applications Engineer Intern

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

26d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Monolithic Power Systems is seeking engineering students interested in power electronics to join its Applications Engineer team. Interns will learn about the company, its business, products, technology, and team while providing technical support and contributing to the development of analog IC and module products for power-conversion solutions. The work includes simulating and bench-evaluating new products, providing reference designs, debugging customer designs, and writing application notes. The internship is based in San Jose, California, and interns must be able to live there during the internship. Work in the office or lab is coordinated with the supervisor and required three days per week. The role offers hourly pay of $40–$45 in California, with pay varying based on location and factors such as experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

Written and verbal proficiency in English, with excellent communication skills.
Hands-on experience implementing and testing power-electronics hardware.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
Be a third-year BSEE or fourth-year MSEE student.
Be able to live in San Jose during the internship.

Responsibilities

Research MPS, its power products, and its technology.
Provide application support to customers and Field Application Engineers (FAEs).
Work with Applications Engineers (AEs) and Design Engineers (DEs) on new-product evaluation and debugging.
Write application notes, design notes, and articles.
Work in the office or lab three days per week, as coordinated with the supervisor.
Present project summaries and results to senior leadership.
Simulate and bench-evaluate new products, provide reference designs, and debug customer designs.