Staff Applications Engineer

At Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), we design, develop and globally supply a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC, Power IC and Digital Power products. You will find our products in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles, TVs, home appliances, smart phones, power tools, and more! At the center of our innovation is our people who bring passion, talent, and a collaborative atmosphere to our growing company. We offer an impressive benefit package and career development opportunities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career working with a team of passionate and talented people, then take a look at the job opportunity below to POWER your career!

This Application Engineer will be responsible for applications engineering work to support VR multiphase controller product line: competitor analysis, product improvements, validations, generating datasheet, application notes, creating design spreadsheets, prototype built for evaluation to meet specification of VR products. To support products developments on new silicon. To support key customer design-in design-win activities.

Job Duties:

• Conduct competitor analysis, new product validation tests and generate test reports including test setup, performance data and wave forms and issue lists
• Work with design and other functional teams to debug key issues found during the validation evaluation
• Support key customers for system solution proposal, system design and performance tuning, remotely and on-site
• Provide technical support to field applications engineering teams
• New platform feasibility studies
• Timely support on customer technical issues

Qualifications:

• Strong background in power electronics. Solid knowledge on conversion techniques, such as topologies (Buck, Boost, current sharing and multiphase etc.) and control scheme for multiphase VR.
• Work experience in VR multiphase applications. Knowledge and experience with Intel IMVP, VR1x, Nvidia OVR, AMD SVIx systems will be preferred.
• Strong hands-on skills on debug and evaluating performance of multiphase VR systems.
• Familiar with schematic generation and PCB layout tools, such as OrCAD/Allegro or Altium Designer
• Familiar with analysis & simulation tools: PSpice, Simplis, OrCAD, Mathcad, etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Preferred to be familiar with Python script and task automation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner, to keep others informed of work progress and issues
• Master degree with 5+ years experience or Ph.D with 3+ years experience in Electrical Engineering or related area

*This position is eligible for paid time off and to participate in an annual bonus program.*

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc is committed to diversity in our workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, age, color, ethnicity, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.