Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer Knoxville, TN, United States Job Description MPP product line offers high performance, innovative and cost-effective power solutions for a broad range of customer applications in enterprise, communications and automotive which include multiple phase DC/DC controllers, smart power stages, and sequencers. In MPP, our mission is to deliver the converter solutions which power large CPU, SOC, ASIC platforms in the rapidly expanding Enterprise Computing/Datacenter market. Target platforms include Intel, AMD, ARM, NVidia and custom ASIC/FPGAs from various vendors. We are looking for an application engineer who has the passion and excitement to grow, innovate, take an active role in solving controller & Power stage technical challenges, create novel reference material for various CPU/ASIC power solutions, provide top-notch applications support to customers for various applications, defining next Gen multiphase controller & Power stage,. This is a fast paced, results driven environment that requires broad knowledge, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills on a daily basis. They then collaborate with the full IC development team (design, test, product engineers) to deliver products to the market which are compelling, competitive, cost-conscious, manufacturable, and importantly, successful in growing TI's business In this role, you will be part of a strong and fast-moving team with opportunities to: Design and build evaluation modules for Multiphase Controller & Power stage Deeply involvement in the new product development with cutting edge of new Gen CPU/AI server power architecture. Actively participate in hiring, developing and evaluating new hires / interns to develop their leadership skills Collaborate with design, marketing and product teams to provide high value to customers Provide technical support to assist customers to design with TI's Multiphase Controller & Power stage Power solutions Write technical documents such as Datasheets, Application notes, etc. Design, Develop and Debug EVMs to support various CPU/GPU/ASIC Contribute to the next generation Multiphase Controller & Power stage specs definition by engaging with leading CPU/GPU/ASCI Data center solution vendors. Assess IC development tradeoff with design team Key responsibilities include: Answer customer questions and support design-in activities for released products by: Debug of customer problems by re-creating issues in our evaluation boards and/or customer boards On-site support for customer boards as required Schematic and Layout Review of customer application Forum and email questions from customers Closed work with CPU/GPU/ASIC vendors to qualify the parts to PASS various AVL evaluation. Generate SIMPLIS or PSPICE Models for the Multiphase Controller & Power stage products Perform Bench Characterization for new product developments (NPDE), including bench automation, hardware design and develop test techniques, such as Participate in new silicon testing from an application perspective to ensure robustness of the product (i.e. destructive testing) Provide product recommendations, competitive position and analysis for customers Participate in datasheet reviews to ensure completeness of datasheets in development by Systems Engineers Design EVM and internal evaluation boards to support correlation and evaluation activities of new products Train/Maintain the FAE's team knowledge of Multiphase Controller & Power stage in order to provide local timely support. Write application notes and training collateral that explain different use cases, implementation and/or flexibility of multi-phase controller & Power Stage products E2E support and FA Qualifications Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or related field 3+ years of relevant experience Preferred qualifications: Experience in applications support of power products Solid hardware and software debugging skills Strong technical background, with the ability to produce high quality technical documentation Hands-on experience working on multi-phase controller & Power Stage product and solid understanding of power topology, such as DCAP+ Ability to create schematics using Cadence or Altium; experience in developing PCB design with parasitic analysis a plus Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills, and modeling skill(Simplis) Strong verbal and written communication skills Software skills in any major programming language (e.g. Python, C#, LabView, etc.) Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE or related field Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Ability to take the initiative and drive for results About Us Why TI? Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics. We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com. Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition. TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment. Job Info Job Identification 25008923 Job Category Engineering - Product Dev Posting Date 01/27/2026, 07:11 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Locations KNOX Bank East Building - 607 Market Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, US ECL/GTC Required Yes