Sr. Manager, Technical Marketing & Applications (DC-DC Power Modules)
About The Position
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is seeking a Sr. Manager for Systems (Technical Marketing) & Apps to lead market-facing strategy and customer engagement for next-generation DC-DC power modules within a global semiconductor organization. This role combines deep power electronics expertise with business leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in a large-scale environment with a startup mindset. The position is critical for shaping product direction, winning key customers, and accelerating growth in markets like data center, AI infrastructure, and industrial systems. It requires a hands-on technical leader capable of moving between lab work and executive discussions, driving innovation within a top-tier semiconductor company.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in power electronics.
- Strong hands-on expertise in switching converter design (buck, boost, multiphase, resonant/LLC, etc.).
- Experience with DC-DC power modules, POL converters, or power management ICs.
- Expertise in control loop design, magnetics, and system-level power architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and debug hardware in the lab.
- Strong understanding of end systems (data center/AI, networking, industrial, or automotive power architectures).
- Proven track record of customer engagement and influencing technical decisions.
- Solid business acumen, including understanding of market dynamics, product positioning, and cost/performance trade-offs.
- Experience leading projects or initiatives with cross-functional impact.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage audiences from engineers to executives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in applications engineering within a semiconductor company or power converter, power module design in system/power.
- Familiarity with high-density power module integration, advanced packaging, and thermal design.
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., PMBus, VR specifications, OCP, automotive AEC-Q standards).
- Experience supporting hyperscale or Tier-1 customers.
- Track record of operating effectively in large organizations while driving startup-like execution speed.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute technical marketing strategy for DC-DC power module portfolios, aligned with corporate growth objectives.
- Act as the voice of the customer, translating system-level requirements into clear product definitions and actionable roadmaps.
- Lead and work closely with R&D teams to influence architecture, feature prioritization, and performance targets (efficiency, density, thermals, cost).
- Lead development of new product roadmaps by influencing cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, QA, and operations.
- Champion fast decision-making and execution, cutting through organizational complexity to accelerate outcomes.
- Drive design-in and design-win activities with key customers by providing deep technical engagement and system-level guidance.
- Deliver hands-on application support, including converter design guidance, simulation, lab validation, and debugging.
- Mentor junior engineers and help cultivate a high-performance, entrepreneurial team culture.
- Represent the company at customer meetings, industry conferences, and technical forums.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Dental and vision
- 401(K) with a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Up to 11 company paid holidays
- 15-20 days of paid time off depending on tenure
- Generous discretionary company bonuses
- Life and disability protection
- Sales incentive bonuses (for eligible sales positions)
- Stock compensation (for eligible positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
