Application Engineer (AI/Hot swap)

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Bonus up to 10%

Bonus up to 20% (stretch)

Life insurance 12x salary

EV salary sacrifice

Healthcare & wellbeing benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nexperia Manchester is expanding its Applications team with a Senior Application Engineer to develop high-reliability power protection solutions for AI and data centre server racks. You will work on 48V architectures and partner with the data centre team to support hyperscale computing opportunities.

The role requires hands-on design and simulation, with opportunities for global travel, career growth, and contribution to a leading semiconductor manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI infrastructure or data centre power systems.
• Proven expertise in circuit simulation tools and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate hot-swap protection and eFuse for high-density racks.
• Characterise MOSFET Safe Operating Area and thermal performance.
• Create reference models, demo boards, and docs for 48V power distribution.

Skills

Power electronics

Server power supplies

AI accelerators

Circuit simulation

PCB design

Education

Degree in Electronics/Physics

Tools

LTspice

SIMPLIS

PSpice

Job description

At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our Applications team with the addition of a Senior Application Engineer. Our Power MOSFET groups supply high-quality devices to the automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer sectors, providing advanced solutions for the electrification of the automotive industry and the high-density power requirements of AI and data centre infrastructure. 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.

• 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

What you will need

Essential 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

• 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.

Interview process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Review
• Stage 2: 60‑minute Technical Interview
• Stage 3: 60‑minute Competency Interview

Your benefits will include

• 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.

D&I Statement

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.

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment. Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.

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