Application Engineer (AI/Hot swap)

NEXPERIA B.V.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary DOE

Bonus up to 20%

Pension scheme

39 days annual leave

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Nexperia in Manchester is seeking a Senior Application Engineer who is passionate about AI infrastructure and data centre power systems. You will help design high‑reliability power protection for AI servers and hyperscale deployments, shaping next‑gen 48V distribution architectures.

You will work with global sales teams, create reference models and demo boards, and travel internationally to key technology hubs. A degree in electronics or physics and strong circuit simulation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience with AI infrastructure or data centre power systems is preferred.
• Strong circuit simulation and PCB design skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug and validate hot-swap protection for high-density rack systems.
• Characterise MOSFET SOA and perform thermal validation.
• Create demo boards, reference models, and technical literature for 48V systems.
• Define product specs from customer input and market trends.
• Provide expert support to global sales teams and customers.

Skills

MOSFET SOA

PCB design

Circuit simulation

Thermal analysis

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Physics

Tools

SIMPLIS

LTspice

PSpice

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer who is passionate about - and ideally experienced working on - AI infrastructure or Data Centre power systems. In return, we can offer you a place in a growing team, travel opportunities, huge scope to continue your development and make a real impact on a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year. What you will do As a Senior Application Engineer, you will be jointly responsible for the development of high-reliability power protection solutions for AI and data centre server racks. You will build a solid understanding of next generation 48V power distribution architectures and partner with the data centre team to support new business development in the hyperscale computing market. Duties will include:

• Designing, debugging, and validating hot-swap protection and eFuse implementations for high-density rack systems
• Performing detailed MOSFET Safe Operating Area (SOA) characterisation and thermal validation
• Creating technical literature, demo boards, and reference models for 48V power distribution systems
• Defining new product specifications based on customer inputs and market trends
• Providing expert technical support to global sales teams and customers to resolve complex power delivery challenges
• A Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a relevant discipline
• Passion and experience working on AI infrastructure or Data Centre power systems
• Proven expertise in circuit simulation (e.g. SIMPLIS, LTspice, PSpice etc) and PCB design.
• The legal right and willingness to travel globally, occasionally on short notice to key technology hubs (e.g. USA/Asia) without significant visa processing delays

Experience of the following would be beneficial

• Power electronics: 48V distribution, OR-ing FETs, Hot-Swap controllers, and high-current MOSFET switching
• Applications: Server Power Supplies (CRPS), AI Accelerators, and high-reliability rack protection
• Advanced Simulation: FEA, SPICE modelling (device level), and thermal analysis.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Remuneration & Reward - Excellent salary DOE, Bonus up to 10% (stretch up to 20%), excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance policy. Health & Wellbeing - 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs. Professional Development - Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, via both management and technical pathways. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability - A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.