Field Application Engineer - Data Center Power Electronics

STMicroelectronics • Santa Clara, CA

17h • $132,100 - $165,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Application Engineer (FAE) with 6+ years strong expertise in data center power conversion systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and customer support for power electronics solutions used in data center infrastructure, including high-efficiency DC-DC converters, power supplies, and power management ICs. A deep understanding of power semiconductor devices, advanced topologies, and system-level design for high-density, high-reliability data center applications is essential.

Requirements

• Proven experience with data center power standards and architectures (e.g.,800V power distribution, 48 V power distribution, Open Compute Project specifications).
• Design of high frequency AC/DC and DC/DC converters with Wide Bandgap power semiconductors
• PCB design with electronic CADs such as Altium.
• Design and experience on Matrix transformer design technologies
• Knowledge of digital power control and firmware development.
• Familiarity with reliability testing and qualification processes for power electronics.
• Experience with 32-bit microcontrollers programming in C/C++
• Experience working in semiconductor or power electronics industries supporting OEMs or system integrators.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Ability to analyze test data and communicate technical results effectively.
• Experience with high-current, high-efficiency power supply design and thermal management techniques.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and compliance testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development, testing, and validation of AC-DC, DC-DC converters, power supplies, and power management systems tailored for data center environments.
• Assist customers in the development, testing and validation of power systems for data center applications.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues related to power conversion systems, including thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, and reliability challenges.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to promote ST’s power semiconductor products and system solutions targeted at data center applications.
• Capture market trends, customer feedback, and emerging technology requirements to guide product development and roadmap planning.
• Develop and deliver technical training, application notes, demo boards, and presentations focused on data center power electronics.
• Work closely with R&D and product engineering teams to improve product robustness, performance, and manufacturability.
• Support PCB layout reviews and provide design recommendations for multilayer boards used in high-current, high-density, high switching frequency power electronics.
• Participate in customer design reviews, prototype bring-up, and qualification activities.
• Manage relationships with key customers and power electronics suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Travel to customer sites and industry events as needed to provide on-site support and technical training.

Benefits

• Base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed