What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at Power Integrations?
Job Description
As a Power Supply Design/Applications Engineer you will be responsible for switching power supply systems development and applications engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Research and define switching mode power supply topologies based on the specialties of the company's products.
- Work with IC designers on new product development and research new applications for new generations of company IC products.
- Design and develop switching power supply units (psu) using the company's products for design ideas, data books or customer requirements such as providing power supply unit (psu) prototype, bill of materials (BOM) and test/evaluation reports.
- Evaluate switching power supplies built with the company's products.
- Provide switching power supply design support and technical advice to the company's customers worldwide.
- Research and write technical application materials for publication and presentation at technical conferences, industry seminars, trade magazines and data books.
- Develop firmware for reference designs made with the company’s products
Experience:
- Power Supply Design/Applications Engineer or design experience in any of the following areas: power converters/ conversion/management, switching / switch mode power supply units (psu), inverters, power electronics design equipment, analog electronics design, control loop design and power magnetics design (transformer, chokes or inductors).
- Knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) design, EMI, EMC and safety regulatory compliance, and power conversion topologies (buck, boost, bridge, flyback, resonant or forward converters) and simulation (such as Mathcad, PSpice, Simplis, or Saber) is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communications is desired. Firmware development skills using C/C are highly desired.
Education:
BSEE/MSEE or foreign equivalent
Power Integrations is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore review a range of factors when determining compensation. The annual base pay range for this position is $76,854- $121,153. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications and work location.
The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Power Integrations also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, medical benefits, ESPP, 401K, tuition reimbursement and time off programs. https://www.power.com/company/our-sustainability-priorities/people-our-engine-innovation.
Salary : $76,854 - $121,153
