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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Applications Engineer - **Company:** EFFICIENT POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Data Analysis, LTspice, Schematic Capture, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c7c7350a0a3920fa ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, This role requires a self-starter with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to generate innovative ideas while working effectively in a team environment. You will be supported by a highly experienced team that will help advance your career and deepen your expertise in GaN FETs and ICs., * Experience with high-frequency DC-to-DC switching converters and power electronics topologies * Familiarity with resonant, multi-phase, and multi-level converter topologies * Experience debugging hardware issues in power electronic systems * Experience with PCB layout and design processes for power converter systems (Altium preferred) * Practical laboratory experience, including experimental setup, testing, data analysis, documentation, soldering, rework, and hardware modification * Publications, presentations, or technical writing experience in English is a plus, * Strong background in power electronics and switching converter design, including in-depth knowledge of DC-to-DC converter topologies such as resonant converters * Solid understanding of closed-loop control systems * Understanding of analog circuit design and thermal management of power systems is a plus * Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB design (Altium preferred), and simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, PLECS) * Understanding of magnetic component design and application is a plus * Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or related field) with at least 10 years of experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 1-3 years of experience * Must be authorized to work in the United States ## Description We are seeking highly motivated individuals who can identify and leverage the technological advantages of GaN-based semiconductors in existing and emerging applications. Join our team and help develop the next generation of power semiconductor technology. * Discover, invent and design various circuit elements, such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, various types of active elements such as comparators, voltage references, logic gates, etc, compatible with a GaN IC process. * Discover, invent and design new types of active elements such as P-type and D-mode enhancement mode FETs, combinations, diodes, etc. compatible with a GaN IC process * Discover and draft process to realize various elements on a GaN IC compatible substrate such as well structures in the substrate * Working with counsel, draft patent applications * Draft testing and evaluation procedures and reports that can be used as part of the discovery and invention process * Draft specifications of the various elements that can be used to build sub-circuits * Draft and provide simulate-able elements that can be used to build sub-circuits * Draft mask layout - specifications, layout, procedures for manufacturing * Evaluate sub-circuit performance and extract information for improvements to elements * Design and implement IC test probing The goal is to develop a "drag and drop" capability for an expanded team of IC designers that leads to a highly reliable first pass success with increasingly complex integrated circuits built in GaN., As an Applications Engineer, you will be part of a team designing, building, and evaluating leading-edge GaN-based reference designs. You will have the opportunity to publish your work in internationally recognized peer-reviewed conferences, journals, and trade publications. Additionally, you will collaborate with leading customers in the industry on cutting-edge power electronics designs., * Design, build, and evaluate high-performance power converters and evaluation boards to demonstrate the advantages of EPC's GaN devices * Publish technical articles in journals and trade magazines, and develop training materials for EPC teams and customers * Collaborate with EPC R&D teams on the development and market introduction of new products * Perform device-level and system-level simulations using LTspice and PLECS * Plan and supervise benchmark testing of EPC GaN products and prepare detailed technical reports * Provide technical support to customers and field application engineers (FAEs) ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)