VP, R&D Engineering

ON Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi in San Jose, CA seeks a senior solution architect to define and drive next-generation AI infrastructure, automotive, and industrial power solutions. You will engage with customers, shape roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams across PSG and AMG.

This role requires deep expertise in power systems, devices, and innovative packaging. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams, influence executive decisions, and propel the One PSG technology vision to deliver integrated power

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in power semiconductor, power systems, power conversion, or related industries.
• Proven experience defining architectures for AI/Data Center Power Systems, Automotive Electrification, Industrial Power Systems.

Responsibilities

• Define architectures and product roadmaps across PSG divisions.
• Engage with strategic customers and industry leaders to capture requirements.
• Lead technology direction and solution definitions across multiple divisions.
• Mentor engineering leaders and influence executive stakeholders.
• Shape PSG’s future technology strategy and competitive positioning.

Skills

System architecture

Power electronics

Technology strategy

Product definition

Executive communication

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Power Solutions Group (PSG) is seeking a highly experienced technical leader to define and drive our next-generation solution strategy across AI infrastructure, automotive, and industrial applications.

This role serves as the organization’s senior solution architect and technical strategist, operating across all PSG divisions and in close partnership with AMG (Analog and Mixed Signal Group), customers, and executive leadership. The successful candidate will establish a unified technology vision, engage directly with customer power architects, and help translate emerging system architectures into product, technology, and roadmap requirements.

This individual will operate at a senior level, helping PSG evolve from a component-centric organization to a solution-focused business capable of delivering integrated power solutions that capture greater customer value and accelerate growth.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture Leadership

• Evaluate emerging system architectures, technology transitions, and market trends to identify strategic opportunities.
• Establish technology direction across power devices, drivers, controllers, packaging, sensing, and protection solutions.
• Drive architecture-level decision making to ensure investments align with future application requirements.
• Develop a unified "One PSG" technology vision across divisions.

Customer Engagement & Market Insight

• Engage directly with strategic customers, industry leaders, and hyperscalers to understand future application requirements.
• Build executive and technical relationships with customer power architects and system architects.
• Lead architecture-level discussions that influence future customer platforms and technology directions.
• Identify key customer challenges and translate needs into actionable technology and product development plans.
• Represent PSG as a senior technical spokesperson in customer engagements and industry forums.

Product Definition & Roadmap Development

• Translate customer and market requirements into technology, product, and solution roadmaps.
• Define application-focused requirements that align development investments across PSG.
• Guide product definition activities across multiple divisions to ensure consistency and strategic alignment.
• Evaluate tradeoffs between alternative power architectures and recommend optimal solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate closely with AMG and PSG division leaders to align device, driver, controller, communication, and compute roadmaps.
• Drive co-optimization of technologies to achieve best-in-class solution performance.
• Influence investment priorities and technology development decisions across the organization.

Technical Thought Leadership

• Build internal capability in power architecture, system design, and magnetics.
• Establish best practices for solution-level product definition and technology planning.
• Mentor engineering leaders and technical staff across the organization.
• Shape PSG’s future technology strategy and competitive positioning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in power semiconductor, power systems, power conversion, or related industries.
• Proven experience defining architectures for:
• AI/Data Center Power Systems
• Automotive Electrification
• Industrial Power Systems
• Renewable Energy or Energy Storage Systems
• Deep understanding of power conversion architectures, power semiconductors, controls, magnetics, and system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across large and complex organizations.
• Extensive experience working directly with Tier-1 customers and executive stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor product strategy or CTO/Chief Architect roles.
• Expertise in Si, SiC, GaN, power management, and advanced packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with hyperscale data center power infrastructure.
• Experience leading cross-business-unit technology initiatives.
• Published industry thought leadership, patents, or recognized technical accomplishments.
• Experience building and leading technical architecture organizations.

Critical Competencies

Technical Leadership

• System-level architecture expertise
• Power electronics leadership
• Technology strategy development
• Product definition excellence

Business & Customer Focus

• Customer engagement
• Market sensing
• Strategic planning
• Executive communication

Collaboration & Influence

• Cross-functional leadership
• Organizational alignment
• Stakeholder management
• Executive presence

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.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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