Sr. Power Module Design Engineer

Job Summary

This is a senior level position in power module design. Responsibilities include defining high‑current‑density 48V/12V/5V DC/DC power module products for applications such as networking, optical, and industrial systems.

• Work with design engineers, field applications team, and TME to define new power module and IC products in DC/DC power solutions for the industrial market.
• Develop application reference circuits and system‑level power management solutions for industrial applications.
• Conduct hands‑on lab bench evaluations, system and board‑level debugging, and prototype demonstrations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support existing products and drive new product development.
• Communicate with customers on new product definitions and provide technical support.
• Write datasheets, application notes, design notes, and papers for magazines and conferences to promote MPS products.

• Education:
  
  MSEE or higher required.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in switch‑mode power supply design, especially in power module products.
• Familiarity with lab tools such as oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies, e‑loads, frequency analyzer, etc.
• Experience with high‑power‑density / high‑current power converters, magnetics design (inductor & planar transformers), new topologies for isolated/non‑isolated/regulated/non‑regulated converters, and high‑frequency power converters with state‑of‑the‑art power FETs.
• Proven problem‑solving and hands‑on debug capabilities.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Simplis, Maxwell, Icepak preferred.
• Experience in PCB design/layout and EMI performance optimizations.
• Experience with firmware development for power converters.
• Fluent communication, writing, and presentation skills in English.
• Self‑motivated to drive projects with excellent execution capabilities.

Health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15‑20 days of paid time off depending on tenure. Generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection. Eligible employees may receive sales incentive bonuses or stock compensation where applicable. Base salary range for California: $130,000 – $170,000.

San Jose, CA, USA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the 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.