Senior Staff Concept Engineer Technology Development for E-mobility (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies AG; Villach; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Austria seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to drive development of advanced SiC and Si technologies. You will shape electro-mobility by defining technical directions, leading device architecture, and driving innovation across Infineon sites.

You will derive specifications, verify layouts, plan experiments with DOE methods, and translate results into actionable insights while mentoring engineers and aligning with Automotive divisions to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a PhD is highly desirable
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally in chip technology development
• Solid technical understanding of power electronic device physics, wafer technology development and semiconductor processing
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication, moderation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyze, structure, and simplify complex technical challenges
• Excellent English language skills; German is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Derive power device specifications from marketing requirements
• Define and verify the layout of the device ensuring compatibility with the production process flow
• Ensure robust production by planning and running experiments using DOE methodologies
• Perform statistical analyses and translate results into clear, actionable conclusions
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive the resolution of critical technology, yield, reliability, and stability challenges
• Mentor and develop engineers across the organization, acting as a technical coach and role model
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Automotive and other Infineon divisions to align development activities and achieve project goals

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life.

What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Senior Staff Engineer on our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life. Are you in?

Your role

You will be part of a team of technical experts driving the development of advanced SiC and Si technologies across various Infineon sites. In this role, you will shape the future of electro-mobility by defining technical directions and driving innovation for next-generation automotive power SiC MOSFET technologies, with a strong focus on device architecture and technology concepts.

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Derive power device specifications from marketing requirements
• Define and verify the layout of the device ensuring compatibility with the production process flow
• Ensure robust production by planning and running experiments using DOE methodologies
• Perform statistical analyses and translate results into clear, actionable conclusions
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive the resolution of critical technology, yield, reliability, and stability challenges
• Mentor and develop engineers across the organization, acting as a technical coach and role model
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Automotive and other Infineon divisions to align development activities and achieve project goals

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a PhD is highly desirable
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally in chip technology development
• Solid technical understanding of power electronic device physics, wafer technology development and semiconductor processing
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication, moderation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyze, structure, and simplify complex technical challenges
• Excellent English language skills; German is an advantage

Offer

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group H ( https://www.feei.at/leistungen/informations-service/mindestlohne-und-gehalter ). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization

As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in?

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience.