Monolithicpower

Sr. Applications Engineer

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployerMonolithicpower
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted17 Jul 2026

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 Description:

JOB FUNCTIONS

Define automotive power management products that offer compelling and differentiated system-level advantages
Communicate with customer engineers and field application engineers and sales to understand market requirements, competitor landscape, industry trends and more
Develop and maintain deep understanding of automotive applications including ADAS, infotainment, telematics, lighting and more
Work closely with engineering team including design, product, test and application engineers throughout product development process to ensure strong execution to plan
Develop customized solutions and reference designs as needed
Author articles for publication in trade magazines and journals, application notes and whitepapers
Assist design and application engineers in evaluating and debugging the operation of new ICs
Provide occasional lab characterization assistance to help test and analyze customer failures, provide system-level assessments, and report on root cause
Use experience gained from customer support to influence definition of new products and applications
Provide technical training to field team and customers
Occasional domestic and international travel (10-20% of the time)

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5+ years work experience in power management IC product development or hardware engineering
Strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal IC’s
Experience promoting/marketing ICs and driving design wins by providing system solutions
Automotive application experience a plus
ISO26262 functional safety experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and executive audience
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions and across regions
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Strong understanding of the IC product development process, from concept to volume production

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

BS or MS in electrical engineering or a related field

LOCATION

San Jose, CA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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