Senior PMIC Systems Engineer for AI & Automotive

Nexperia; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer for NeXteam (R&D) to translate advanced application needs into differentiated PMIC and power-system specifications. You will partner across GaN, SiC, and MOS teams to architect future power trees and architectures, driving technical differentiation across high-impact markets.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor systems engineering, strong mixed-signal expertise, and proven ability to define hardware specs for PMICs and multi-phase

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in semiconductor systems engineering, applications, or product definition.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, topologies, and analog/mixed-signal ICs.
• Proven ability to translate complex system needs into actionable hardware specifications.
• Preferred Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience defining PMICs, multi-phase regulators, or power trees for AI or Automotive systems.
• Familiarity with simulation, power integrity, thermal/EMI constraints, and silicon validation.
• Experience with GaN, SiC, and BCD processes/products; 3+ years in IC design; holds patents.

Responsibilities

• R&D Innovation: Identify breakthrough product concepts for high-impact markets like Automotive/EV, Data Centers, and AI Infrastructure.
• Cross-BG Collaboration: Partner with GaN, SiC, and MOS teams to define future power trees and architectures.
• Product Definition: Translate customer requirements into technical IC specifications and PRDs.
• Technical Bridge: Act as the core technical link between external customers and internal analog/digital design and validation teams.
• Feasibility & Strategy: Conduct performance, cost, and risk feasibility studies to maximize technical differentiation.

Skills

Power electronics

Analog/mixed-signal

PMIC design experience

Hardware specifications

Semiconductor systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GaN processes

SiC processes

BCD processes

Power integrity analysis

Thermal/EMI simulation

Job description

Nexperia is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer for NeXteam (R&D) to translate advanced application needs into differentiated PMIC and power-system specifications. You will partner across GaN, SiC, and MOS teams to architect future power trees and architectures, driving technical differentiation across high-impact markets.

The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor systems engineering, strong mixed-signal expertise, and proven ability to define hardware specs for PMICs and multi-phase