Applications Engineer | MPP

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Texas Instruments (TI) is seeking a highly motivated Applications Engineer to join their Multiphase Process Power (MPP) team. This role is crucial for solving challenging power delivery problems in AI and data-center computing, enabling next-generation AI, GPU, CPU, and ASIC platforms. The engineer will play an active role in product definition, characterization, ramp-up, and post-ramp customer support. TI is a company focused on innovation and building a better future through responsible manufacturing, employee care, and community involvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or related field.
5 years of relevant experience in Power Electronics.
Experience in applications support of power products.
Solid hardware and software debugging skills.
Strong technical background with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Strong fundamentals in DC/DC power, especially multiphase controllers and control-loop topology.
Hands-on experience with Data Center power solutions, particularly multiphase controllers, DrMOS/Power Stage.
Ability to design schematics using Altium, Cadence.
Experience in developing PCB design.
Demonstrated strong modeling skills, such as PDN analysis.
Experience supporting customer designs from schematics/layout review through system validation and production, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level power issues.
Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results.
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
Familiarity with various GPU/ASIC/CPU VCORE Test tools and plans.
Experience with core rail design for AI/Data center.
Strong understanding of PMBus/AVSBus or similar digital power interface.

Responsibilities

Provide quality solutions on various GPU/CPU/ASCI platforms.
Perform Schematic and Layout Review of customer applications.
Debug customer problems by recreating issues in evaluation boards and/or customer boards.
Provide on-site support for customer boards as required.
Generate simulation models based on customer requirements.
Design EVM and internal evaluation boards to support correlation and evaluation activities of new products.
Create user guides, test procedures, and manage the release of EVM boards for customer consumption.
Participate in datasheet review to ensure completeness.
Perform bench characterization for multiphase controller devices, including bench automation, hardware design, and developing test techniques.
Participate in new silicon testing from an application perspective to ensure product robustness (e.g., destructive testing).
Work with systems engineers to support early design-in activities for new products.
Create custom reference designs targeting relevant applications.
Write application notes explaining use cases, implementation, and flexibility of products.
Answer customer questions and support design-in activities for released products through forums and email.