Principal Applications Engineer - on-site in Boston

A global leader in power electronics is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to join their high-performance engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier customers and contribute to the development of advanced power components and solutions used in next-generation systems across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical liaison with key customers to secure new business and ensure product designs align with customer requirements through to volume production.

• Collaborate with internal application design teams to develop and implement power system solutions that meet stringent performance and reliability standards.

• Develop and manage technical documentation including application notes, reference designs, and industry publications to support new product adoption.

• Support and train global Field Applications Engineers on new product capabilities, system-level solutions, and customer engagement strategies.

• Partner with product design engineering teams to define features and functionality for next-generation power components aligned with market trends and customer needs.

• Conduct system-level testing of new power products, validate performance against specifications, and provide feedback to design teams for continuous improvement.

• Lead the creation and release of product support tools such as simulation models, evaluation boards, and data sheets, coordinating closely with marketing for launch alignment.

• Engage with potential customers to gather detailed application requirements and define strategies to address industry-specific needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master’s preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and/or applications engineering.

• Proven track record of working with Tier 1 customers to secure design wins and solve complex technical challenges.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional projects and teams.

• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and EMI tools.

• Experience designing power systems using advanced power components (experience with VPC chips is a plus).

• Familiarity with design and simulation tools such as PSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, MATLAB, Excel, and Mathcad.

The Offer:

Competitive Compensation Package

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Opportunities for technical leadership and innovation in a world-class engineering environment