Power Application Engineer

Career at Bourns

Bourns is a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions. With 9,000 employees in 21 countries, we deliver breakthrough technology and exceptional value. Our culture is rooted in excellence, ethics, and continuous improvement.

As Power Applications Engineer, you will work on power electronic projects with a strong focus on magnetic component design. You will collaborate with sales and engineering teams to understand customer needs, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems in Dallas, Carrollton. You will work with semiconductor companies to create reference designs for customized magnetic products and standard Bourns components such as inductors, diodes, resistors, and MOVs.

• Design custom magnetics (inductors, transformers, EMI chokes).
• Prepare engineering specifications.
• Design electronic circuits and PCBs for test and evaluation of prototype magnetics.
• Test prototype magnetics.
• Collaborate with application engineering teams in semiconductor companies designing application boards that require magnetic components.
• Cooperate with engineering teams in customers during custom design projects, summarizing calculations and simulations in PowerPoint presentations and presenting over Microsoft Teams.
• Work with design engineers in other manufacturing locations to release new products.
• Contribute to the development of product specifications and requirements.
• RELATIONSHIP – Engineering, Marketing, and Laboratory Technicians in Bourns USA.
• RELATIONSHIP – Sales Force and FAE’s USA.
• RELATIONSHIP – PLM, and GM.
• RELATIONSHIP – Production sites in Europe, Mexico, and Asia.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• More than 4 years’ experience in power electronics (industry or academia).
• Proficient in electronic design software such as Altium or similar.
• Experience with ANSYS Maxwell, MATLAB would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components and systems.
• Familiarity with standard electronic lab equipment.

Must be a capable motivator and possess the ability to effectively communicate, present, and recommend ideas and solutions. Success comes from the ability to develop strong relationships with the engineering group internally and with our customers.

Excellent English required to communicate instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees and customers. Any other language is an asset. Excellent written skills in English required to issue instructions and present ideas, concepts, and solutions via letters, memos, graphs, charts, etc.

• Project Management.
• Reporting on Project Progress.

Lab operators will take care of sample building and testing. Some hands‑on experience of soldering and electronic test equipment would be of benefit.

The working environment is office based. There will be some work with the lab operators in the sample and test laboratory. A degree of travel for a few days per month can be expected.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description covers the most critical, but not all responsibilities of this role. As the job evolves, the duties and responsibilities could change, based on the needs of the business as determined by the Applications Director or General Manager of the Power Division.

$78,000 – $112,000

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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If you are results‑oriented, have the drive to find industry‑leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team.