System Applications Engineer Power Electronics

Why IPP-MPP

IPP-MPP product line offers high performance, innovative and cost-effective power solutions for a broad range of customer applications in enterprise, communications and automotive which include multiple phase DC/DC controllers, smart power stages, and sequencers. In MPP, our mission is to deliver the converter solutions which power large CPU, SOC, ASIC platforms in the rapidly expanding Enterprise Computing/Datacenter market.

We are looking for an application lead who has the passion and excitement to grow, innovate, take an active role in solving controller & Power stage technical challenges, create novel reference material for various CPU/ASIC power solutions, provide top-notch applications support to customers for various applications, defining next Gen multiphase controller & Power stage,. This is a fast paced, results driven environment that requires broad knowledge, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills on a daily basis. They then collaborate with the full IC development team (design, test, product engineers) to deliver products to the market which are compelling, competitive, cost-conscious, manufacturable, and importantly, successful in growing TI's business

In this role, you will be part of a strong and fast-moving team with opportunities to:

Design and build evaluation modules for Multiphase Controller & Power stageDeeply involvement in the new product development with cutting edge of new Gen CPU/AI server power architecture. Actively participate in hiring, developing and evaluating new hires / interns to develop their leadership skillsCollaborate with design, marketing and product teams to provide high value to customersProvide technical support to assist customers to design with TI's Multiphase Controller & Power stage Power solutions Write technical documents such as Datasheets, Application notes, etc.Contribute to the next generation Multiphase Controller & Power stage specs definition by engaging with leading CPU solution vendors. Assess IC development tradeoff with design team

Key responsibilities include:

Answer customer questions and support design-in activities for released products by: Debug of customer problems by re-creating issues in our evaluation boards and/or customer boardsOn-site support for customer boards as requiredSchematic and Layout Review of customer applicationForum and email questions from customersClosed work with CPU vendors to qualify the parts to PASS various AVL evaluation. Generate SIMPLIS or PSPICE Models for the Multiphase Controller & Power stage productsPerform Bench Characterization for new product developments (NPDE), including bench automation, hardware design and develop test techniques, such asParticipate in new silicon testing from an application perspective to ensure robustness of the product (i.e. destructive testing)Provide product recommendations, competitive position and analysis for customersParticipate in datasheet reviews to ensure completeness of datasheets in development by Systems EngineersDesign EVM and internal evaluation boards to support correlation and evaluation activities of new productsTrain/Maintain the FAE's team knowledge of Multiphase Controller & Power stage in order to provide local timely support.Write application notes and training collateral that explain different use cases, implementation and/or flexibility of multi-phase controller & Power Stage products

Minimum requirements

Bachelors/ Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE

+5 years of application/system experience

Experience in applications support of power products

Strong technical background, with the ability to produce high quality technical documentation

Preferred qualifications

Hands-on experience working on multi-phase controller & Power Stage product and solid understanding of power topology, such as DCAP+

Ability to create schematics using OrCAD or Altium; experience in developing PCB design with parasitic analysis a plus

Demonstrated strong modeling skill

Software skills in any major programming language (e.g. Python, C#, LabView, etc.)

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE or related field

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships

Ability to take the initiative and drive for results .