Staff Applications Engineer

As a Power Electronics Engineer at our company, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities and duties: - Perform direct high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization, including double pulse testing (DPT), short-circuit testing, SOA, ruggedness, and device performance evaluation of SiC MOSFET devices. - Design power electronics schematics and associated PCB layouts for reference designs and high-voltage semiconductor test hardware supporting device testing up to 10 kV, with appropriate isolation, creepage/clearance, protection, and measurement integrity. - Define and optimize gate-drive solutions, including gate resistance selection, protection features, and isolation strategies. - Design, build, and validate Evaluation (EVAL) boards for customer enablement and internal demonstration. - Develop high-quality Application Notes, design guides, and technical documentation for customers and internal teams. - Apply a strong understanding of AI data center power architectures, including front-end AC/DC and back-end DC/DC stages and high-voltage DC distribution. - Work with advanced power topologies such as totem-pole and interleaved PFC, LLC resonant converters, Dual Active Bridge (DAB), and solid-state transformer concepts. - Perform current-sharing and transient simulations of SiC power modules, accounting for parasitic, gate-drive interactions, and layout-dependent effects using SIMetrix and PLECS. - Perform device- and system-level simulations using PLECS. - Conduct hands-on lab work using oscilloscopes, high-voltage probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other high-voltage test equipment. - Develop and maintain LabVIEW-based automation for semiconductor characterization, validation, and data analysis. - Provide technical enablement to FAEs and sales teams. - Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, quality, and operations teams to support customer programs and product development. In terms of qualifications, the following are required: Basic: - Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. - Hands-on experience in high-voltage power electronics and semiconductor applications. Preferred: - Proven experience in high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization. - Strong knowledge of power electronics topologies used in server and AI data center power systems. You should possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs): - 7+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics design and applications. - Direct experience in high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization is preferred. - Experience with power electronics schematic capture and PCB design. - Strong knowledge of SiC MOSFETs and/or high-voltage IGBT devices, gate drivers, and isolation technologies. - Experience with AI data center power systems is a plus. - Proficiency with SIMetrix and PLECS, MATLAB, and PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadence. - Hands-on experience in high-voltage lab environments and with LabVIEW automation. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail. As a Power Electronics Engineer at our company, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities and duties: - Perform direct high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization, including double pulse testing (DPT), short-circuit testing, SOA, ruggedness, and device performance evaluation of SiC MOSFET devices. - Design power electronics schematics and associated PCB layouts for reference designs and high-voltage semiconductor test hardware supporting device testing up to 10 kV, with appropriate isolation, creepage/clearance, protection, and measurement integrity. - Define and optimize gate-drive solutions, including gate resistance selection, protection features, and isolation strategies. - Design, build, and validate Evaluation (EVAL) boards for customer enablement and internal demonstration. - Develop high-quality Application Notes, design guides, and technical documentation for customers and internal teams. - Apply a strong understanding of AI data center power architectures, including front-end AC/DC and back-end DC/DC stages and high-voltage DC distribution. - Work with advanced power topologies such as totem-pole and interleaved PFC, LLC resonant converters, Dual Active Bridge (DAB), and solid-state transformer concepts. - Perform current-sharing and transient simulations of SiC power modules, accounting for parasitic, gate-drive interactions, and layout-dependent effects using SIMetrix and PLECS. - Perform device- and system-level simulations using PLECS. - Conduct hands-on lab work using oscilloscopes, high-voltage probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other high-voltage test equipment. - Develop and maintain LabVIEW-based automation for semiconductor characterization, validation, and data analysis. - Provide technical enablement to FAEs and sales teams. - Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, quality, and o