Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader

onsemi; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi is seeking a Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader to drive all product-level engineering activities for Si, SiC discrete devices in automotive and industrial applications. This role is based in Scottsdale, AZ, and focuses on delivering high-performance, reliable power devices for critical markets.

The candidate will own PTRD/PTS, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure design reviews, DFx, and manufacturing handoffs are executed to meet cost, yield, and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Materials Science.
• 10+ years of semiconductor discrete power device development (Si, SiC).
• Strong knowledge of device physics, packaging, and reliability for discrete products.
• Leadership capability to influence and lead teams across functional organizations.
• Excellent communication skills to present engineering activities to executives.

Responsibilities

• Own product-level engineering decisions for Si/SiC/GaN discrete devices.
• Define and maintain PTRD/PTS for discrete devices and evaluate candidate process technologies.
• Develop system-level models to validate architecture and performance.
• Drive cross-functional design execution and coordinate design reviews and gates.
• Support handoff to high-volume manufacturing and ensure readiness of processes and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Semiconductor power device development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication to executives

System-level modeling

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Materials Science

Tools

3D modeling

FMEA

PTRD/PTS

BKMs

System-level simulations

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for a Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader (MTS) to drive all product-level engineering activities for Si, SiC discrete devices in automotive and industrial applications at onsemi. This is a high-priority business growth area for the division, and we invite you to join us in this exciting career opportunity.

Job Description

We are searching for a Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader (MTS) to drive all product-level engineering activities for Si, SiC discrete devices in automotive and industrial applications at onsemi. This is a high-priority business growth area for the division, and we invite you to join us in this exciting career opportunity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership and communication skills to act as the engineering owner for discrete products, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives. This individual will collaborate with global new product development teams and cross-functional organizations to define, prioritize, and drive product-level engineering activities, making decisions that achieve performance, reliability, cost, and schedule targets.

Own Product-Level Engineering Decisions

• Define and maintain the Product Technical Requirements Document (PTRD/PTS) for Si/SiC/GaN discrete devices.
• Identify and evaluate candidate process technologies for feasibility and risk.
• Develop system-level models to validate product architecture and performance.
• Estimate die size, CLC, and total manufacturing cost for business case alignment.
• Create and maintain a preliminary risk register with mitigation strategies.

Lead Cross-Functional Design Execution

• Drive creation of Functional Interface Tool (FIT) for new die.
• Oversee package electrical and mechanical modeling for discrete packages.
• Validate product-level performance through 3D modeling and simulation.
• Coordinate design FMEA and implement Best Known Methods (BKMs).
• Facilitate product design reviews and acceptance gates.
• Develop and approve product design validation plans.
• Ensure achievement of process and product design freeze milestones.
• Provide design rules and resolve technical issues for product qualification and release.
• Define target yields and associated risk factors.

Drive Engineering Execution and Decision-Making

• Chair weekly project team meetings for problem solving, prioritizing issues and making timely decisions.
• Act as the single point of accountability for engineering deliverables and present to stakeholder review.

Ensure Smooth Handoff to Manufacturing

• Support transition from development to high-volume manufacturing post product release.
• Validate readiness of processes, documentation, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Materials Science.
• 10+ years of semiconductor discrete power device development (Si, SiC).
• Strong knowledge of device physics, packaging, and reliability for discrete products.
• Leadership capability to influence and lead teams across functional organizations.
• Excellent communication skills to represent engineering activities to executive leadership.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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