Lead Principal Applications Engineer PoL Definition

Infineon Technologies AG; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan eligibility

Job summary

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. is seeking a Lead Principal Applications Engineer for PoL Definition on the Technical Marketing team in the United States.

You will work with automotive, compute, and industrial customers, defining PoL requirements, architectures, and control strategies while collaborating with IC design teams to validate silicon and support early design‑in. Role requires 7+ years in power electronics, strong topology and device knowledge, and hands‑on lab/testing experience.

Qualifications

• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent, with 7+ years in power electronics and 3+ years focused on PoL product definition and development.
• Strong foundation in power conversion topologies, power devices, magnetics, and control-loop design.
• Skilled in selecting and applying MOSFETs, gate drivers, capacitors, and inductors for PoL designs and applications.
• Proficient with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SIMetrix, or comparable platforms.
• Hands-on lab experience using oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers to test and debug switching power supplies.
• Collaborative and customer-centered, partnering across Marketing, FAEs, Sales, IC Design, and Product Development to drive successful outcomes; proactive in addressing complex design and customer challenges.
• Well organized with strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills; manages multiple priorities and solves problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Automotive, Compute, and Industrial customers and marketing teams to define PoL product requirements, operating modes, and pin functions with clear specifications.
• Co‑develop PoL architectures and control strategies (e.g., COT, VM, CM); specify MOSFETs, passives (L/C), and packaging to meet target application needs.
• Perform system‑and%circuit‑level simulations to explore new concepts, verify requirements, and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with IC design teams to implement definitions, validate silicon, prototype platforms, and support initial customer design‑in and product verification.
• Resolve complex technical challenges through simulation, system evaluation, and hands‑on bench testing.
• Enable go‑to‑market by creating evaluation boards, datasheets, application notes, test reports, white papers, and design tools; develop promotional materials that clearly communicate value.
• Build deep application knowledge and customer relationships through regular engagements.
• Provide advanced training for FAEs and customer teams, deliver second‑level technical support, and share competitive insights on VR solutions.

Skills

PoL product definition

Power electronics

MOSFETs & gate drivers

MATLAB/Simulink

Lab testing

Customer collaboration

Education

BSEE/MSEE or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SIMetrix

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

Overview

WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Bridging needs with innovation - where customer challenges become our next big idea. As a Lead Principal Applications Engineer PoL Definition on our Technical Marketing team, you'll work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting‑edge designs, all while building long lasting partnerships that thrive on success. Are you in?

Responsibilities

• Partner with Automotive, Compute, and Industrial customers and marketing teams to define Point‑of‑Load (PoL) product requirements, operating modes, and pin functions with clear, specifications
• Co‑develop PoL architectures and control strategies (e.g., COT, VM, CM); specify MOSFETs, passives (L/C), and packaging to meet target application needs
• Perform system‑and‑circuit‑level simulations to explore new concepts, verify requirements, and inform design decisions
• Collaborate with IC design teams to implement definitions, validate silicon, prototype platforms, and support initial customer design‑in and product verification
• Resolve complex technical challenges through simulation, system evaluation, and hands‑on bench testing
• Enable go‑to‑market by creating evaluation boards, datasheets, application notes, test reports, white papers, and design tools; develop promotional materials that clearly communicate value
• Build deep application knowledge and customer relationships through regular engagements
• Provide advanced training for FAEs and customer teams, deliver second‑level technical support, and share competitive insights on VR solutions

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent, with 7+ years in power electronics and 3+ years focused on PoL product definition and development
• Strong foundation in power conversion topologies, power devices, magnetics, and control‑loop design
• Skilled in selecting and applying MOSFETs, gate drivers, capacitors, and inductors for PoL designs and applications
• Proficient with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SIMetrix, or comparable platforms
• Hands‑on lab experience using oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers to test and debug switching power supplies
• Collaborative and customer‑centered, partnering across Marketing, FAEs, Sales, IC Design, and Product Development to drive successful outcomes; proactive in addressing complex design and customer challenges
• Well organized with strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills; manages multiple priorities and solves problems independently

#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?

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In the United States, it is required to disclose a salary range to applicants. The Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate in the United States is: San Jose, CA Minimum of $205,040 base salary per year / Maximum of $281,930 base salary per year

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.