Field Application Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

microTECH Global LTD is seeking a Field Application Engineer to support adoption of next-gen solid-state power protection and advanced switching technologies. You will explore application opportunities, develop customer-oriented demonstrators, and collaborate with partners to accelerate integration of semiconductor-based protection solutions.

You will prototype, validate, and test demonstrators, investigate integration of Wide Bandgap devices into fast protective functions, and work with diverse

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or MSc in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 5–10 years hands-on experience in power electronics and power semiconductors.
• Deep understanding of fast electrical protection challenges (short-circuit, current limiting, protection coordination).
• Familiarity with Wide Bandgap (WBG) devices and fast interruption topologies.
• Proficient with advanced laboratory equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, fast current probes, power supplies, electronic loads).

Responsabilités

• Identify and qualify new use cases for semiconductor-based protection and advanced switching.
• Design, develop, and validate demonstrators and evaluation platforms.
• Investigate integration of WBG devices into protective functions.
• Build test benches and perform transient, short-circuit, surge, and SOA characterization.
• Co-develop with external clients to create AC/DC power distribution architectures.
• Author application notes and design guidelines while monitoring industry trends.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Hands-on mindset

Autonomy

Multitasking

Collaborative

Formation

Engineering degree or MSc in Power Electronics or related field

Outils

High-bandwidth oscilloscopes

Fast current probes

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Description du poste

We are seeking a talented Field Application Engineer to support the adoption and deployment of next-generation solid-state power protection and advanced switching technologies. In this role, you will explore emerging application opportunities, develop customer-oriented demonstrators, and collaborate with key industrial and research partners to accelerate the integration of advanced semiconductor-based protection solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Exploration: Identify and qualify new use cases for semiconductor-based power protection technologies and advanced electronic switching solutions across diverse markets.
• Prototyping & Validation: Design, develop, and validate demonstrators, prototypes, and customer evaluation platforms that highlight high-performance switching and protection capabilities.
• Technology Integration: Investigate the integration of Wide Bandgap (WBG) devices into fast, selective, and intelligent protection functions.
• Testing & Characterization: Build advanced test benches and execute rigorous characterization campaigns covering fast transients, short-circuits, surges, and Safe Operating Area (SOA) parameters.
• Co-Development: Partner with external clients and stakeholders to co-create innovative AC and DC power distribution architectures for applications like smart buildings, data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial systems.
• Technical Thought Leadership: Author application notes, technical reports, and design guidelines while monitoring industry trends in electronic protection and power distribution.

Requirements

• Education: Engineering degree or MSc in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in power electronics and power semiconductor technologies.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of fast electrical protection challenges, including short‑circuit protection, current limiting, and protection coordination, alongside familiarity with WBG devices, thermal constraints, and fast interruption topologies.
• Lab Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with advanced laboratory equipment, such as high‑bandwidth oscilloscopes, fast current probes, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, an experimental hands‑on mindset, and the ability to clearly translate and formalize technical findings.
• Working Style: Autonomous, rigorous, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously within collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.