Infineon Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer Applications
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $206K/yr
8+ years expInfineon Technologies is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, focusing on power systems and IoT. They are seeking a Principal Engineer Applications to lead the design and validation of advanced power electronics subsystems for AI accelerators and Telecom solutions, ensuring high efficiency and performance in their applications.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Execute system solution roadmap that help Infineon achieve the goal to be market leader in AI data center, Telecom solution provider(application notes, solution boards, applications block diagrams, system value prop., Tech notes, simulation models)
Lead the conceptualization, design and validation of state-of-the-art power electronics sub systems tailored for high-density AI accelerators,including custom DC-DC power converters, and highly dynamic power supply architectures. Focus on high efficiency, high density designs capable of sustaining the high transient power demands inherent to AI inference and training tasks
Explore novel DC/DC power conversion methods such as resonant converters, wide-band gap semiconductors (e.g., GaN, SiC), and HV-IBC architectures to push the envelope of AI infrastructure
Evaluate and describe system architecture and application requirements for Telecom and Sever power supplies
Carry out research and study systems being sold on the market to understand topology, content and key technical issues. Perform teardowns
Define quantifiable technical value propositions and collaterals on application level and evaluate new solutions such as GaN
Be responsible for system concept verification and design-in collaterals, including concept evaluation designs and technical customer support on application level where needed
Conduct technical trainings on system level with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Digital marketing team for proper system solution positioning, system block representation & creations on Infineon website that ensure the ease of searchability and understanding of solution for Infineon’s customers
Provide technical inputs to customer proposals (RFIs/RFQs). Contributing to digital & analog controllers, and power stages productfeature definition
Occasional travel (Approximately 10-15%of the time) for customer meetings in San Jose, CA
Qualification
Required
M. S. in EE with minimum 8 years experience or B.S. in EE with minimum 10 years experience in power electronics with emphasis on isolated/non-isolated DC/DC power converters
Should have extensive knowledge of DC-DC converter topologies, magnetic components, power semiconductor characteristics
Experience developing DC/DC power converter solution including concept, block diagrams, simulation, schematic, PCB layout and board level debugging, test and validation
Experience using simulation and PCB design tools
Experience mentoring junior engineers in the team, providing training on power electronics topics, conducting design reviews before release
Good communication skills in both verbal and written English
Preferred
Experience in using digital & analog controllers and gate drivers for power management (Si & GAN)
Experience in magnetics design and optimization
Experience with safety and EMI compliance
An advanced degree or doctorate in electrical engineering, power electronics or a related technical field
Profound expertise in telecom brick designs, rack power supplies, Artificial Intelligence
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Application Engineering, System Engineering, ideally at OEM, Tier1 or Engineering Service Provider
Benefits
Eligible to participate in an incentive plan
Company
Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies offers semiconductor solutions, microcontrollers, LED drivers, sensors and Automotive & Power Management ICs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.55BKey Investors
European Commission
2025-02-20Grant· $966.23M
2025-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $779.85M
2025-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $2.07B
Leadership Team
Sven Schneider
Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Board
Laurent Rémont
SVP & GM MEMS and Magnetics
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