Principal Applications Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems•San Jose, CA

About The Position

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. Job Summary This position may be filled at different levels, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. Responsibilities include designing high density 800V Isolated DCDC, 48V Intermediate bus, and 12V Multiphase Buck converters. The role also requires IC & system level circuit debugging, writing datasheets and application/design notes, and providing application support and technical training. Essential Functions Work with design engineers, field applications team, and marketing to define and design power modules/ICs for AI, data center applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process and ensure successful product delivery. Provide application technical support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers. Develop application reference circuits and system level power management solutions for high performance computing, networking, server and cloud markets.

Requirements

MSEE or higher required.
Hands-on experience with switch-mode power conversion, including DC-DC, AC-DC, inverters, or power-management IC applications.
Demonstrated design, validation, debug, or optimization experience in one or more of: high-density DC-DC converters, 800V isolated DC-DC, 48V intermediate-bus architectures, or multiphase buck converters for CPU/GPU power delivery.
Ability to develop and communicate reference designs, test results, application guidance, and technical documentation.
Strong written, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills in English.
Comfortable collaborating with customers and internal engineering, product, and field teams.
Self-motivated, hands-on problem solver.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PMICs, power modules, power supplies, or semiconductor applications is strongly preferred.
Experience at a power-supply manufacturer, power-semiconductor, power-management IC company, or system-power architect company is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designing high density 800V Isolated DCDC, 48V Intermediate bus, and 12V Multiphase Buck converters.
IC & system level circuit debugging.
Writing datasheets and application/design notes.
Providing application support and technical training.
Work with design engineers, field applications team, and marketing to define and design power modules/ICs for AI, data center applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process and ensure successful product delivery.
Provide application technical support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.
Develop application reference circuits and system level power management solutions for high performance computing, networking, server and cloud markets.