Design Engineer

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.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a passionate designer who is interested in designing analog and mixed-signal ICs for Power Management Products utilizing leading edge sub-micron BiCMOS /DMOS technologies. Products may include switching regulators, hot-swap eFuse, haft-bridge driver and power management ICs for fast growing markets such as networking, server, telecom, notebook/server core voltage, graphic card core regulator, point-of-load (PoL) and power modules.

Essential Functions:

• Works with Sr. Designer on circuit synthesis from the transistor/resistor level up to the system level, simulation, layout supervision.
• Assists ATE development with Design-For-Test methods.
• Assists AE for evaluation and customer support.  

Required skills:

• Understand analog and mixed signal circuits including amplifiers, comparators, oscillator, references, LDO, POR, charge bumps, HV level shifts, drivers, current sensor etc.
• Understand analog layout techniques.
• Understand ESD, latch-up, and reliability.   
• Understand general IC qualification requirements.

Qualifications:

• A PhD graduate with relevant expertise in the field or MSEE degree with a minimum of two years of experience in Semiconductor and/or Analog/Power Integrated Circuit Design experience.

• Solid understanding of circuit fundamental.
• Good verbal and written skills.

Location: Kirkland, WA

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), 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. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

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 Washington is $140,000 - $160,000.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.