Applications Engineer - BMS

About the role

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

About the role

MPS is seeking an applications engineer (AE) with experience in battery management systems for industrial applications, such as energy storage. This role is highly focused on ensuring customer success by 1) Offering customers technical expertise on MPS products, 2) Matching customer requirements to MPS solutions, and 3) Assisting customers through their process of evaluation, prototyping, troubleshooting and design.

In this role, the AE will use standard lab equipment with MPS evaluation boards (with firmware and software support requirements) and battery systems. The AE will operate between customer, sales, and the MPS product line team (marketing, test, production, design) to resolve technical issues, as well as generate technical documentation such as application notes.

The application engineer will be a key source of product feedback to generate new products and features.

Essential Functions

• Recommend, set up, and demonstrate MPS BMS products and offer technical assistance to customers
• Work directly with MPS factory team to determine solutions, resolve technical issues, and give feedback,
• Setup and test evaluation boards for customer use; work with product and design engineers to customize solutions for customers.
• Write technical articles, datasheets and application notes to support customer and MPS's sales team.
• Promote MPS products through customer engagement, training activities, and other events such as tradeshows.
• Generate new product ideas and features based on customer activity

Experience requirement

BS in related engineering field (MS preferred) + 2-3 years of industry experience in battery management system

Qualifications

• Solid understanding and experience with high voltage BMS for industrial application such as Energy storage, power tools or electric vehicle
• Oral / written proficiency in English
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, Independent

Pay and benefits

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $110,000 - $160,000.