Principal Engineer Module Design (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Villach; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Austria is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to design and optimize power module solutions for IBC systems. You will lead magnetics, EMI, thermal analyses, and collaborate with customers to capture requirements and deliver robust designs.

The role emphasizes analog/digital circuit design, loop compensation, and PDN analysis, using Matlab, Simulink, C++, Python, and Allegro for schematic capture and PCB layout guidance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in power solutions and power modules.
• Deep understanding of data center power systems and relevant topologies.
• Expert magnetics, EMI, thermal and power electronics knowledge.
• Experience with fast transient loads and bi-directional power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize magnetics, thermal, and EMI of power systems for IBC modules.
• Perform circuit simulations and PDN analysis to improve power delivery.
• Develop data center power systems handling fast transients and bidirectional needs.
• Work with I2C/PMBus and processor protocols for integration.
• Utilize Matlab, Simulink, C++, Python, MathCad, Mathematica for design/analysis.
• Create and review schematics; guide PCB layout and product safety standards.
• Drive decisions and lead the project to production readiness with stakeholders.

Skills

Magnetics design

EMI and thermal design

Power electronics

Analog and digital circuit design

Loop compensation

Current sharing

Matlab/Simulink

C++/Python

Schematic capture (Allegro)

PCB layout guidance

PDN analysis

Data center power systems

Education

University or University of Applied Sciences degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics or Physics

Tools

Allegro

FEMM

Sonnet

CST

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer Module Design – Power Modules, Austria

As a Senior Staff Engineer Module Design on our Research & Development team, you will design Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) power modules, collaborate with customers to understand their needs, and provide technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize magnetics, thermal, and EMI aspects of power systems to ensure high performance and compliance with standards of our Intermediate Bus Converters.
• Engage in analog and digital circuit design, including loop compensation and current sharing techniques, performing comprehensive circuit simulations and PDN analysis to enhance power delivery networks.
• Develop and optimize data center power systems, addressing fast transient loads and bi-directional power needs.
• Work with I2C/PMBus and other processor protocols, ensuring seamless integration and communication.
• Utilize software tools such as Matlab, Simulink, C++, Python, MathCad, and Mathematica for advanced design, analysis, and conduct all necessary power system measurement.
• Create and review schematics, applying advanced PCB layout techniques and ensuring product safety compliance.
• Develop and implement manufacturing test metrics and ensure manufacturability from the beginning.
• Drive technical decisions and lead the project to production readiness including stakeholder management.

Qualifications and Skills

• University or University of Applied Sciences degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics or Physics.
• 8+ years of industry experience in power solutions, specifically in power modules with deep understanding of data center power systems and all relevant power topologies.
• Proficiency in magnetics design, EMI, thermal design and power electronics.
• Extensive experience with analog and digital circuit design, loop compensation and current sharing.
• Expert knowledge in circuit simulation and PDN analysis.
• Skills in dealing with fast transient loads and bi-directional power systems.
• Proficiency in I2C/PMBus and processor protocols.
• Advanced skills in Matlab, Simulink, C++, Python, MathCad, Mathematica and experience with schematic capture tools such as Allegro with strong capabilities in PCB layout guidance and product safety standards.
• Proficiency in FEA, FEMM, Sonnet, and CST software tools.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and additional benefits based on performance, experience and qualification. Employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group I. Salary is paid 14 times a year with higher compensation depending on expertise and skills.

Equal Opportunity

Infineon is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities.

Contact

Maria Pollai-Schlintl (LinkedIn)