Sterling Engineering · 1 day ago
Principal Applications Engineer - Power Electronics
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $206K/yr
8+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a senior-level Principal Applications Engineer with deep expertise in power electronics and DC-DC converters to support advanced power module products. The role involves hands-on lab work, post-sales design-in support, and collaboration with internal teams to resolve technical issues and deliver results on schedule.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Max Francis
Responsibilities
Act as the technical subject matter expert for DC-DC converter and power module products
Provide post-sales technical guidance and design-in support to customer engineering teams
Conduct complex qualification and verification testing in local labs and at customer sites (approximately 50–75% onsite depending on project phase)
Support field engineers by resolving advanced technical questions and system-level issues
Verify products against customer specifications and application requirements
Collaborate closely with internal design engineering, validation, manufacturing, and business development teams to resolve issues and deliver results on schedule
Translate customer technical needs into product recommendations, specifications, and development feedback
Identify potential design or integration risks early and communicate clearly with both customers and internal teams
Coordinate product integration efforts between component suppliers, internal teams, and customers
Develop and deliver technical presentations and seminars for customers and field engineering teams
Define initial project scope, prepare project plans, and maintain technical documentation
May sit onsite with customers locally for extended periods during critical project phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
8+ years of experience in design engineering, applications engineering, or verification engineering within power electronics
Strong hands-on experience with DC-DC converter design, validation, or application support
Deep understanding of power conversion topologies, power integrity, thermal considerations, and system-level performance tradeoffs
Extensive comfort working in lab environments performing qualification and validation testing
Proven ability to support mid-to-large customers in complex technical environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to customers and internal teams
Preferred
Background in power modules used for data centers, networking, computing, or industrial systems
Experience supporting field application engineering teams
Mandarin language skills are a plus
Benefits
Relocation: Available assistance if needed, preference for local candidates
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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