Senior/Principal Application Engineer

In your daily work you will handle the following activities:
● Develop necessary hardware and software to enable comprehensive silicon device evaluation: PCB schematic and layout design, automation software
● Conduct power IC evaluations and debugging on chip and board level
● Create technical documents (datasheet, evaluation report, application note)
● Plan and lead device evaluation, develop manual and automated bench test methods
● Document errata to support necessary device modifications
● Support internal design engineers, FAEs, and external customers to solve technical issues
● Work with technical marketing, system architect, and design engineers to define IC functions and specifications
● Provide first line technical support and reports during customer design phase
● Work with Quality, Test, and Product engineers for device testing and qualification

*The full details regarding your position scope as well as any future potential changes in work location and job scope will be provided during the interview process.

Requirements

The following experience is required to be successful in this position:
● Extensive hands-on experience with power device verification and performance evaluation
● Results-oriented and able to manage time efficiently and complete tasks on schedule
● Degree level qualification in E&E engineering or a related discipline
● 5+ years (senior engineer level) or 8+ years (principal engineer level) experience as application engineer or FAE in switcher, gate drive, charger, or similar power management field
● Applications and system level knowledge of Gate drive, Buck, Boost, motor drive, and other power management systems
● Experience with power PCB design and passive component selection
● Ability to mentor technical skills for junior engineers
● Ability to travel within Japan (occasionally), and internationally (once a year max.)
● Confident in using English for business (written and verbal) on a daily basis.

The following experience can also be utilized in this position:
● Customer facing experience
● Experience or knowledge in Python scripting or similar