Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. · 5 days ago
Principal/Lead Design Engineer (DCDC)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expMonolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry, seeking an exceptional Principal Design Engineer to drive innovation and development in analog and mixed-signal ICs. The role involves defining architectures, optimizing power devices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for cutting-edge power management integrated circuits (PMICs).
ElectronicsEnergyHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead key IP development, from definition to execution to products release
Collaborate with system/application/marketing in product definition and contribute to new concept and roadmap
Understand project goals, create schedule and resource plan, track and monitor progress
Evaluate intermediate results during design phase, resolve problems and propose and implement solutions
Work with application/product/test engineering to ensure successful transfer to production
Mentor/work with junior analog design engineers
Qualification
Required
Solid record of releasing complex IPs to products
Extensive knowledge of IC design processes, principles and methodologies
Good understanding of power converters such as Buck, Boost, LDOs and relevant building block such as gate drivers, comparators
Good understanding of topologies and architectures for Constant-on-time, peak and valley current mode, multi-phase controller
Strong analog design skills, debug of complex chip problems using intuition, bench testing and simulations
Strong knowledge of advanced high voltage BCD technology, device physics, manufacture process and impact on system performance
Understand of AC-DC converters, Dr MOS and SiC devices/drivers
Understanding of LDMOS layout and robustness, ESD and EMI constrains
Goal and product-focused, able to handle multiple projects
Proficiency in cutting-edge design and verification tools
Ability to take initiative and drive for results with people in different functions
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 12+ years of direct analog / mixed-signal circuit design experience
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 your tenure
Generous discretionary company bonuses
Life and disability protection
Company
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.7M2004-11-19IPO
2002-09-13Series D· $16.7M
Leadership Team
Vipin Pala Pala
Director of SiC Technology
Recent News
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