Senior Staff Engineer, Power Device Modeling and Product Design

Infineon Technologies AG; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for Power Device Modeling and Product Design on our Research & Development team. You will translate customer needs into MOSFET specifications while balancing efficiency, ruggedness, die area, and manufacturability for integrated power products.

The role involves chip- and system-level simulations, SPICE model development, and collaboration across technology, design, packaging, and application teams through

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field; master’s/PhD preferred.
• Strong understanding of silicon power MOSFET device physics and design trade-offs.
• Hands-on SPICE model development and circuit simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Define product concepts and design targets translating requirements into MOSFET specs.
• Perform chip- and system-level simulations to guide architecture and trade-offs.
• Develop and calibrate SPICE models against characterization data.
• Collaborate with tech, design, packaging, and application teams through qualification.
• Advance workflows with AI-assisted coding and data-analysis tools.

Skills

Power device modeling

SPICE modeling

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Spectre

SIMetrix

LTspice

TCAD

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks?

As a Senior Staff Engineer, Power Device Modeling and Product Design on our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life. Are you in?

Your role Key responsibilities in your new role

• Define product concepts and design targets: Translate application and customer requirements into MOSFET specifications and design guidance, balancing efficiency, switching performance, ruggedness, die area, and manufacturability for integrated power products
• Perform chip- and system-level simulations: Evaluate MOSFET design features and device–circuit–package interactions using analytical tools, efficiency calculators, and SPICE/Cadence simulations to guide product architecture and design trade-offs
• Develop and calibrate SPICE models : Create, maintain, and validate technology and product models, including power MOSFETs and sense FETs, against characterization data to accurately predict device and application behavior
• Support cross-functional product development : Collaborate with technology, design, packaging, characterization, and application teams to define experiments, investigate performance gaps, and verify product concepts from feasibility through product qualification.
• Advance simulation and development workflows: Develop and maintain custom engineering applications, automation, and data-analysis tools; apply AI-assisted and agentic coding with appropriate verification to improve modeling accuracy, design exploration, and engineering productivity

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in power semiconductor product development, device modeling, or power electronics
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field , a master’s degree or PhD is preferred
• Strong understanding of silicon power MOSFET device physics, electrical characteristics, and design trade-offs, including conduction and switching losses, parasitic, ruggedness, and their impact on voltage-regulator and integrated power-stage performance
• Hands-on proficiency in SPICE model development, parameter extraction, calibration, and circuit simulation using tools such as Cadence Spectre, SIMetrix, or LTspice; TCAD simulation experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Python, JMP, or comparable programming and statistical data-analysis tools, with experience developing engineering scripts or applications and the ability to use and critically validate AI-assisted or agentic coding workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving , and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, document technical conclusions, and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional engineering teams

Additional information

Infineon Technologies 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. Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents. In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion. Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

Salary pay information

Location Indicative salary range El Segundo, CA, United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate: US$ 121,100 – US$ 165,500 In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Our culture and values

#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, safe and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.