Junior Field Applications Engineer

SynQor is looking for an electrical engineer that is interested the field of power electronics. A familiarity with power electronics is desired, but an engineer with a strong background in analog circuits and a desire to learn will be considered. The job can include:

• Providing technical support to Quality and Reliability team.
• Writing or assisting with writing technical documents, including application notes, training materials, technical marketing materials, and product datasheets.
• Performing lab testing in support of customer inquiries and technical documentation.
• Design and validate evaluation boards and other test hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze power conversion technological problems and help customer select the appropriate power conversion solution for their specific requirements.
• Advise customers on the operation of SynQor’s power conversion solutions. Review customer's applications for validity and communicate findings to customer.
• Prepare technical responses to customers questions. Provide the necessary background to help customers understand how SynQor products can be used to solve their power conversion requirements efficiently and reliably.
• Troubleshoot system applications under the direction of a FAE. Follow the guidelines and test procedures outlined by the FAE in charge of the case. Aid in the documenting the results obtained from testing.
• Help FAE perform tests on the products to establish compliance to industry standards.
• Help FAE prepare test reports to document product compliance to the different industry requirements.
• Participating in different seminars, conferences, and meetings for promoting the devised application engineering products, evaluating the performance and credibility of systems application.

Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with analog circuits.
• Product design experience in power conversion and electronics system design desired

Required Skills:

• Understand analog and power electronics.
• Understand DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC power converters.
• Understand mechanical and thermal performance parameters.
• Ability to evaluate power circuit designs and apply analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to operate various types of lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, and soldering equipment.
• Ability to use MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use schematic capture and PCB layout software a plus.
• Ability to use simulation and analysis tools such as MathCad, Spice, Microcap, or Simplis a plus.

Qualities and Characteristics:

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good social skills, works well in a team environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.