Job DescriptionPMD's PMIC & PoL Business Unit (BU) is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join our team. Our Applications Engineers are experts in DC-DC converter applications and play a key role in product definition, application validation during new product development (NPD), and customer technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
As a PMIC & PoL Business Unit Applications Engineer, you'll collaborate with an experienced, co-located engineering team and leverage onsemi's global support network to drive customer success. As a trusted technical advisor to customer application engineers (front-line support), field application engineers (FAE), and customers, you'll help solve complex power management challenges, accelerate product development, and contribute to the success of industry-leading products.
The San Jose Design Center is an onsemi Center of Excellence where you'll work alongside Silicon Valley's best engineers including PMD Business Unit leadership and engineering staff, as well as onsemi's executive leadership, including the Analog & Mixed Signal Group (AMG) President, SVP Corporate Strategy, SVP Sales & Applications, SVP Operations, and SVP of Global Manufacturing. Additionally, PMD operates a state-of-the-art 3000 sq ft engineering lab with 50 benches and the latest test equipment.
Responsibilities- Provide technical customer support for a portfolio of power management products including converters, controllers, and drivers (this position does not require frequent travel)
- Support onsemi's customer apps and FAEs with issues escalated to BU
- Provide direct customer support for key customers
- Utilize cross-functional teams such as FAE, Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering as needed
- Create and present product training material to onsemi's technical support community, including FAE and Sales
- Author and publish application notes and knowledge base articles
- Support NPD Applications Engineering activities
- Strategize with Product Definition and Design Leads on new product requirements
- Represent BU Applications during all phases of NPD
- Create customer-facing collateral including EVB, GUI, User Guide, model, design aid, and datasheet
- Validate new products for application functionality
Qualifications- BSEE or MSEE (or equivalent) with a focus on power electronics and DC-DC conversion
- 3 to 10+ years minimum professional experience with switching power converters, controllers, and drivers
- Proficient with simulation tools, especially SIMPLIS
- Schematic capture and PCB layout experience, Altium preferred (including library management)
- Effective circuit debug skills in an engineering lab
- Bench test equipment automation development (nice to have)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
More details about our company benefits can be found here:https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
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