Principal Engineer Applications

Infineon Technologies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 206,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled power electronics engineer to drive innovation in AI data center solutions. In this dynamic role, you will lead the design and validation of cutting-edge power electronics subsystems, focusing on high-density AI accelerators. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will explore novel DC/DC power conversion methods and contribute to the development of solutions that meet the growing demands of AI applications. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and digitalization, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the future of energy-efficient technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in power electronics, focusing on DC/DC converters.
• Extensive knowledge of magnetic components and power semiconductor characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of power electronics subsystems for AI accelerators.
• Evaluate system architecture for Telecom and Server power supplies.

Skills

DC-DC converter topologies

Power electronics

Simulation tools

PCB layout and debugging

Communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

M. S. in Electrical Engineering

B. S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Simulation software

Job description

Join a great Team!!!

Job Description
In your new role you will:

• Execute system solution roadmap that help Infineon achieve the goal to be market leader in AI data center, Telecom solution provider(application notes, solution boards, applications block diagrams, system value prop., Tech notes, simulation models).
• Lead the conceptualization, design and validation of state-of-the-art power electronics sub systems tailored for high-density AI accelerators, including custom DC-DC power converters, and highly dynamic power supply architectures. Focus on high efficiency, high density designs capable of sustaining the high transient power demands inherent to AI inference and training tasks.
• Explore novel DC/DC power conversion methods such as resonant converters, wide-band gap semiconductors (e.g., GaN, SiC), and HV-IBC architectures to push the envelope of AI infrastructure.
• Evaluate and describe system architecture and application requirements for Telecom and Server power supplies.
• Carry out research and study systems being sold on the market to understand topology, content and key technical issues. Perform teardowns.
• Define quantifiable technical value propositions and collaterals on application level and evaluate new solutions such as GaN.
• Be responsible for system concept verification and design-in collaterals, including concept evaluation designs and technical customer support on application level where needed.
• Conduct technical trainings on system level with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Digital marketing team for proper system solution positioning, system block representation & creations on Infineon website that ensure the ease of searchability and understanding of solution for Infineon’s customers.
• Provide technical inputs to customer proposals (RFIs/RFQs). Contributing to digital & analog controllers, and power stages product feature definition.
• Occasional travel (Approximately 25% of the time) for customer meetings.

Your Profile
You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• M. S. in EE with minimum 8 years experience or B.S. in EE with minimum 10 years experience in power electronics with emphasis on isolated/non-isolated DC/DC power converters.
• Should have extensive knowledge of DC-DC converter topologies, magnetic components, power semiconductor characteristics.
• Experience developing DC/DC power converter solution including concept, block diagrams, simulation, schematic, PCB layout and board level debugging, test and validation.
• Experience using simulation and PCB design tools.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in the team, providing training on power electronics topics, conducting design reviews before release.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written English.

• Desired Skills:
  • Experience in using digital & analog controllers and gate drivers for power management (Si & GaN).
  • Experience in magnetics design and optimization.
  • Experience with safety and EMI compliance.
  • An advanced degree or doctorate in electrical engineering, power electronics or a related technical field.
  • Profound expertise in telecom brick designs, rack power supplies, Artificial Intelligence.
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Application Engineering, System Engineering, ideally at OEM, Tier 1 or Engineering Service Provider.

#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?

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant’s experience and skills.
We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.

Driving decarbonization and digitalization. Together.
Infineon Technologies Americas Corp., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Wage Range that the Company Expects to pay for a qualified candidate:

Minimum of $150,000 Salary per year
Maximum of $206,250 Salary per year

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

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