Jay K.

Product Engineer

Palo Alto, California, United States36 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Grew custom PMIC business from $0 to $800M
  • Secured 100% PMIC share at Samsung and LG
  • Generated $100M+ in new opportunities at Silicon Mitus
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Semiconductor Architect with extensive experience in power management solutions.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Pmic Architecture & Ic DesignSystem-level Power Engineering

Other Skills

Power ElectronicsTechnical Leadership & Product DevelopmentMixed SignalThin FilmsCharacterizationICCMOSAnalogAnalog Circuit DesignPower ManagementSemiconductorsDesign of ExperimentsASICSemiconductor IndustryPower Supplies

About

Senior Power Electronics Engineer and PMIC Architect with 35+ years of experience designing, defining, and delivering power solutions for mobile, consumer, telecom, and computing platforms. My career spans system‑level power architecture, custom PMIC definition, DC/DC and AC/DC design, battery‑powered systems, and high‑reliability power supplies for top‑tier global customers. I’ve driven major technical and business impact — from growing Maxim Integrated’s custom PMIC business from $0 to $800M, to securing 100% PMIC share at Samsung and LG, to generating $100M+ in new opportunities at Silicon Mitus. I’ve partnered closely with Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung, LG, Qualcomm, and other industry leaders to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable power solutions. My strength is bridging hands‑on power electronics design with IC‑level architecture, enabling me to translate system requirements into silicon specifications and complete power trees. I thrive in roles that blend deep technical problem‑solving, customer engagement, and cross‑functional leadership. I’m currently exploring senior roles in Power Electronics, System‑Level Power Architecture, and PMIC Architecture

Experience

36 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
6 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Monolithic power systems, inc.

Principal IC Architect

Mar 2025 – Dec 2025 · 9 mos · San Jose, CA · On-site

  • Define and architect next‑generation PMICs for LPDDR5/6 memory systems.
  • Lead system‑level requirements, architecture, and feature definition for memory PMICs.
  • Collaborate with analog, digital, layout, and validation teams to ensure robust silicon execution.
  • Partner with customers to align PMIC features with platform‑level power needs.
  • Drive innovation in efficiency, transient response, sequencing, and integration.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power EngineeringTechnical Leadership & Product Development

Silicon mitus

Technical Marketing/Applications Manager, US Region

Jan 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Palo Alto, CA · On-site

  • Managed strategic accounts including Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and JUUL.
  • Generated $100M+ in new business opportunities through technical engagement and roadmap alignment.
  • Supported PMIC integration, system‑level power optimization, and design‑in success.
  • Strengthened brand presence and influenced next‑generation PMIC product strategy.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power EngineeringTechnical Leadership & Product Development

Analog devices

Director, Product Applications

Apr 2022 – Dec 2022 · 8 mos · San Jose, CA · On-site

  • Led product development from concept to launch for battery power products.
  • Drove system‑level power architecture decisions and feature prioritization.
  • Ensured alignment between customer requirements and silicon capabilities.
  • Improved development processes and cross‑team collaboration.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power EngineeringTechnical Leadership & Product Development

Maxim integrated

3 roles

Director, Product Definition

Promoted

Sep 2012 – Apr 2022 · 9 yrs 7 mos · United States

  • Led product definition for PowerSOC and standard PMIC products for smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices.
  • Built and scaled the custom PMIC business from $0 → $800M revenue.
  • Defined architectures for high‑volume PMICs used by Samsung, LG, and Pantech.
  • Led the company’s top revenue‑generating programs (#1 and #7).
  • Owned product strategy, requirements, and cross‑functional execution.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power EngineeringTechnical Leadership & Product Development

Sr.Scientist

Sep 2006 – Sep 2012 · 6 yrs · United States

  • Defined and evaluated PowerSOC and PMIC products for feature phones and smartphones.
  • Developed PMIC specifications, architectures, and system‑level power strategies.
  • Collaborated with OEMs to align silicon features with platform requirements.
  • Supported validation, characterization, and customer design‑ins.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power EngineeringTechnical Leadership & Product Development

Principal MTS/Senior MTS

Jan 2000 – Jan 2006 · 6 yrs

  • Corporate Applications Engineer supporting early CDMA, GSM, and UMTS PMIC development.
  • Planned, defined, and evaluated the first CDMA/GSM PMICs, chargers, and LDOs.
  • Secured 100% PMIC share at Samsung, LG, and Pantech.
  • Supported system‑level power design, validation, and customer integration.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power Engineering

Advanced mobile solutions

Senior Power Supply Design Engineer

Jan 1994 – Jan 2000 · 6 yrs · United States

  • Designed power supplies for communication, computing, military, and mobile products.
  • Developed AC/DC adapters, DC/DC converters, desktop chargers, and automotive adapters.
  • Designed military‑grade power supplies for high‑reliability environments.
  • Delivered power solutions for Motorola, Ericsson, Nokia, Sony, Qualcomm, Hughes, and AT&T.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power Engineering

Lg electronics

Senior Electrical Engineer

Jan 1988 – Jan 1994 · 6 yrs · South Korea

  • Designed power supplies and analog circuits for monitors, PCs, printers, ATMs, and workstations.
  • Developed deflection and power supply circuits for 17–21" color monitors.
  • Designed AC/DC adapters, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers.
  • Delivered robust power solutions across multiple product categories.
PMIC Architecture & IC DesignPower ElectronicsSystem-Level Power Engineering

Education

Korea University

Bachelor of Science (BS) — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 1984 – Jan 1988

Hanyang University

Hanyang Global CEO Class

Jul 2023 – Aug 2023