Description

Job Summary 

The role of the Senior New Product Definition Engineer is to analyze customer requirements and define new integrated circuit products with full application solutions which deliver compelling value to our customers. In the process of defining new IC products, the Senior New Product Definition Engineer will use advanced simulation techniques and fast prototyping methodologies to develop and validate algorithms and topologies. 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Develop and define compelling IC-based system solutions, based on customer and market-driven requirements for SMPS and lighting ballast solutionsTake leadership in the technical feasibility study which will be part of any new IC development, validating new topology and product ideas using modern simulation tools and fast prototyping methodologies prior to actual IC designArchitect, define and capture requirements for the new IC in an Objective Technical SpecificationCooperate with and provide support to the IC design team to ensure the IC implementation meets system requirementParticipate actively in design verification testing and characterization of first sample ICs in the labRecognize patentable intellectual property in Power Integrations' application designs and ICs to protect our market positionProvide support to the applications team to facilitate acceptance and design-in of Power Integrations IC products

Requirements 

Bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering with strong analytical and practical skills5 years hands-on experience specifying and developing SMPS and lighting ballast designs in the 5-50W range, ideally with IC implementationBroad and deep understanding of power conversion topologies including flyback, forward and half bridge topologies for off-line useAppreciation of cost/performance trade-offs in SMPS design for cost-sensitive, high volume applicationsThorough magnetics design knowledge and experienceControl loop theory and practice in the context of switch-mode power suppliesGood understanding of international EMC and electrical safety regulations and circuit techniques to achieve compliance at minimal BOM costProficiency with software tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, Simplis/Simetrix, LabviewFamiliarity with digital circuit design, microcontrollers, FPGA prototyping and Verilog programmingDemonstrated ability to write accurate and concise technical documentation including bench evaluations and simulation resultFirst rate practical bench skills and confident user of lab equipmentCreative problem solverExcellent interpersonal and cross-functional team working skillsCapable of maintaining system overview throughout a complex product development cycleFlexible working approach in a project based organizationAbility to accept ideas from others and have an open mind towards new application and product ideasExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple audiences both internally and externallyWorks on own initiative, self-starting and proactive