Field Applications Engineer

Murata Power Solutions is a provider of high performance, innovative power systems offering a diverse portfolio ranging from AC-DC power supplies to DC-DC converters to power semiconductor product lines.

Murata Power Solutions is focused on delivering highly efficient, power dense modules to technology leading partners in the cutting-edge markets of computing, communications, industrial, robotics, medical, and automotive.

Well known for the quality of its products and workforce, we can provide you the opportunity to work with talented people and a management team focused on growth and the ongoing development of leading-edge technologies for many of the world’s major OEM’s.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Field Applications Engineer with experience or aptitude in the power electronics industry. The role focuses on selling into Server, Storage, Networking (SSN), E-Mobility, Transportation, Energy Storage, Industrial, Robotics, and Medical markets.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the business development team to provide technical support to potential customers, clients, and distributors, leveraging resources to deliver optimal solutions.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide technical applications support for the Power Business Unit.
• Offer highly technical customer support, including creating application notes and white papers.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the power product range by working with product teams and MPS engineering.
• Assist in selecting and designing MPS / Calex products into customer systems.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve technical issues and accelerate design wins.
• Define future product concepts based on customer feedback.
• Work with the product department to understand roadmaps, products, and technologies.
• Suggest appropriate power products for customer applications and understand their technical requirements and future product roadmaps.
• Create applications collateral to support the promotion of power products.
• Collaborate with the MARCOM Team for literature and collateral.
• Work in customer labs to test and solve system issues during the design of MPS power supplies.

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

5+ years of experience in a Field Applications Engineer or similar role

Strong technical background in power supplies.

Comprehensive bench skills and use of test and debug equipment.

Responsive, self-driven, and directed, with a strong sense of ownership.

Persistent and energetic.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to solve complex customer problems within timelines.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

30-40% travel availability.

Proficient in MS Office Tools, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must reside within a commutable distance to San Jose, CA, to attend in-person meetings and events.

Competencies

Building and Supporting Teams

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Supporting Organizational Goals

Compensation Data

Salary range for this role is $160,000 / year - $175,000 / year.

Compensation and Benefits :

Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); Flexible Spending Accounts;

Paid Vacation / Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement.