Sr. Field Applications Engineer

Job Summary

This person will join the growing MPS San Jose team, serving as the technical support contact for key MPS accounts in the San Jose area.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with key customers and secure design wins incorporating MPS products and services.
• Provide deep technical support to customers to meet or improve upon customer requirements with MPS products, specifically multiphase, high current DC/DC.
• Provide thorough customer design support including schematic and PCB layout review.
• Contribute to MPS US revenue growth through direct and indirect technical activities.
• Develop a solid technical understanding of our products and relevant solutions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow MPS business.
• Gather potential market moves and competitors’ activities for MPS product strategy.
• Define and share current and emerging customer technical needs to improve tactical and strategic product positioning.

Qualifications

• BSEE/MSEE with 5+ years power management and analog systems experience.
• Hands‑on experience with point‑of‑load DC‑DC power conversion.
• Experience with multiphase, Intel and/or AMD VR requirements and specifications preferred.
• Ability to interface directly with customers and solve customer problems.
• Ability to work independently with strong analytical skills, self‑motivated and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels written and oral.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.
• Willing to drive to local customers and spend time in lab as needed.

Location & Compensation

Location: San José, CA. Base salary range $130,000 – $180,000. Pay may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related reasons.

Benefits

• Health care coverage, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Up to 11 company paid holidays.
• 15–20 days of paid time off depending on tenure.
• Generous discretionary company bonuses.
• Life and disability protection.
• Eligible for sales incentive bonuses (sales positions).
• Eligible for stock compensation (certain positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our 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.