Associate Engineer System Engineering Automotive

Description

Power Integrations: A Unique Career Destination for Engineering Talent in the Philippines

Power Integrations stands apart in the Philippine talent market through its unique combination of power electronics and power semiconductor technology, enabling engineers to work across the complete innovation cycle, from semiconductor device physics to system-level power conversion solutions. Unlike many companies that focus on only one domain, Power Integrations offers exposure to both advanced semiconductor design and real-world power electronics applications, creating a rare and highly valuable engineering experience.

1. Unique Combination of Power Electronics and Power Semiconductor Technology

Power Integrations develops the semiconductor devices and the power conversion technologies that power billions of electronic products worldwide. Engineers gain expertise in both chip-level innovation and system-level design, enabling them to solve complex challenges in energy efficiency, power density, and reliability across consumer, industrial, automotive, and renewable energy applications.

2. Deep Expertise in Semiconductor Physics

At the core of Power Integrations' innovation is a strong foundation in semiconductor physics. Employees can work on advanced device technologies, silicon processes, and high-voltage semiconductor design. This provides engineers with a deeper technical career path compared to organizations focused solely on software, manufacturing, or product integration, making it highly attractive to top electrical and electronics graduates.

3. Access to State-of-the-Art and Precision Equipment

Power Integrations invests in industry-leading laboratories, testing platforms, and precision measurement equipment that enable world-class research, development, and validation. Engineers work with advanced characterization tools and sophisticated power-testing environments, enabling them to develop technical expertise with the same technologies used by leading semiconductor companies worldwide.

Talent Value Proposition

For engineering professionals in the Philippines, Power Integrations offers the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge technologies that drive global energy efficiency and electrification.
• Build expertise spanning semiconductor physics, device design, and power electronics systems.
• Develop skills using advanced laboratory and precision engineering equipment.
• Collaborate with world-class global engineering teams on products that impact billions of devices worldwide.
• Contribute to meaningful innovations that support sustainability and the future of power conversion.

This combination of semiconductor depth, power electronics leadership, and advanced engineering infrastructure makes Power Integrations a distinctive and compelling employer for high-caliber engineering talent in the Philippines.

Job Summary  

As an Associate Engineer, you will assist in the research, characterization, and product development of power supply solutions for automotive applications.  

Responsibilities  

• Support in the design of power supplies for automotive applications using the company’s products. This can include definition of specifications, design calculations, schematic capture, board layout, component selection/evaluation, and testing/characterization. Designs shall be for customers, as well as internal and external training materials or board products.
• Applications-level characterization of new IC products.
• Low and high voltage evaluation of power electronic components
• Provide design support and technical advice to the company's customers
• Creation of technical documentation, e.g., for Application Notes or Datasheets
• Collaborate with and support related automotive and industrial groups like Business Development, Marketing, ASIC Development, Operations, Quality Department, etc.
• Other duties related to the role as assigned

Requirements  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields – fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Good understanding of Power Electronics or basic electrical engineering fundamentals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience in technical report writing
• Very good command of spoken and written English
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Learning capability and willingness to pursue further education
• Resilient under stress, even in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player
• Willing to travel to support customers

Preferred  

• Familiar with the operation of basic switch-mode power converters such as flyback, buck, or boost regulators with some experience in the actual design of the same
• Experience in board-level analog or mixed-signal electronics design, implementation, testing, and characterization