
Applications Engineer
Required skills
- multiphase processor power solutions
- schematic review
- layout review
- debug customer problems
- evaluation boards
- user guides
- test procedures
- datasheet review
- new silicon testing
- destructive testing
Nice to have
- cross-functionally
Role summary
Texas Instruments is seeking an Applications Engineer to support multiphase processor power solutions for data centers. This role involves answering customer questions, reviewing schematics and layouts, debugging customer issues, designing evaluation modules (EVMs), and creating technical documentation like user guides and application notes. The engineer will also participate in new silicon testing and collaborate with systems engineers on early design-in activities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3 years of relevant experience in applications support of analog power products, along with strong hardware and software debugging skills and technical writing abilities. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with DC/DC converters, PCB design, board bring-up, and knowledge of data center power markets.
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Texas Instruments (TI) is out front and ready for the next big challenge. Our innovations are at the core of nearly every electronics product in use today. And it doesn't stop there. We're developing breakthrough technology to power the world's future innovations as well. TI is committed to building a better future — from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. Put your talent to work with us.
Our business has very high growth in TI and is in a segment where the market is fast growing. We're searching for applications engineer who have the passion and excitement to grow, innovative, take an active role in product definition, execute the characterization until ramp, and provide post ramp application support to customers.
This role is responsible for application support for multiphase processor power solutions for data centers. Key responsibilities include:
- Answer customer questions and supporting design-in activities for released products
- Schematic and Layout Review of customer application
- Debug of customer problems by re-creating issues in our evaluation boards and/or customer boards
- On-site support for customer board as required
- Design EVM and internal evaluation boards to support correlation and evaluation activities of new products
- Create user guides, test procedures and proper release of EVM boards for customer consumption
- Participate in datasheet review to ensure completeness of datasheet being developed by the Systems Engineer
- Participate in new silicon testing from an application perspective to ensure robustness of the product (i.e. destructive testing)
- Work with systems engineer to provide support to early design in activities for new products
- Create custom reference designs targeting relevant applications to be used as customer implementation ideas
- Write application notes that explain different use cases, implementation and/or flexibility of our products
Qualifications
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or related field with 3yrs of relevant experience
- Experience in applications support of analog power products
- Solid hardware and software debugging skills
- Strong technical background, with the ability to produce high quality technical documentation
Preferred qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with analog power products including DC/DC converters
- Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal analyzers) and board-level debugging
- Experience with PCB design and board bring-up
- Knowledge of key end-equipment markets including data center power
- Data Center Power distribution design experiences
- Strong background in power electronics simulations and control loop compensation techniques
- Strong technical writing skills including the ability to create application notes or design guides
- Ability to establish strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Ability to work cross-functionally with design, test, and marketing teams
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive results with minimal day-to-day direction
Why TI?
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
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