Senior Applications Engineer

Job Title

Senior Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Senior Applications Engineer supporting MPS automotive products. Develop and deliver power-management system solutions and reference designs for automotive applications (ADAS, infotainment, telematics, lighting, body control). Work cross-functionally with customers, design engineers, sales, field applications, and technical marketing. Occasional domestic and international travel (10–20%).

Experience Level

Senior — typically 5+ years related experience in power management IC product development or hardware engineering.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in automotive power-management applications.
• Provide technical support and own relationships for assigned customers; act as primary engineering contact.
• Create customized solutions and develop reference designs.
• Evaluate and debug new ICs; test and analyze customer failures and provide system-level root-cause assessments.
• Use customer feedback to influence new-product definitions and application directions.
• Author application notes, whitepapers, and trade-journal articles.
• Provide technical training to field teams and customers.
• Travel to customer sites and internal locations as required (approx. 10–20%).

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 5+ years experience in power-management IC product development or hardware engineering.
• Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal ICs.
• Experience supporting/promoting ICs and driving design wins with system-level solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for technical and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and across regions.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to deliver projects on schedule.
• Experience with the IC product development process from concept through volume production.
• Ability to take initiative and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Direct automotive application experience (ADAS, infotainment, telematics, lighting).

Education Requirements

MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Monolithic Power Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is a leading provider of energy-efficient power solutions for various applications, including industrial, telecom, automotive, and consumer sectors. Known for their cutting-edge integrated power semiconductors, MPS emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and creativity, making them one of the fastest-growing companies in the semiconductor industry.