Principal Product Application Engineer (m/f/d) - SiC

Responsibilities

• Design power electronics platforms using SiC technologies
• Run and analyze testing and validation of power systems
• Build demo systems and present solutions to customers
• Support product go-to-market and customer design-in activities
• Create and deliver technical presentations, training, and webinars
• Help shape next-generation semiconductor performance through application insights
• Support device testing, characterization, and modelling
• Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and universities
• Work in a global, multicultural team

Requirements

• M.Sc. Degree or higher in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years in the semiconductor industry (power applications focus; WBG preferred)
• Strong experience in hardware design for SiC, GaN, and IGBT applications
• Knowledge of thermal/mechanical design, gate driving, and inductance optimization
• Skilled in measurements, testing, and high-voltage lab environments
• Solid experience with PCB design, simulation, and power module design
• Able to connect device physics, converter design, and customer needs
• Good communication skills; fluent in English (German is a plus)
• Hands-on approach and willingness to travel occasionally
• About your team
• Join our growing global SIC team and help shape the future of power discretes. We are seeking talented individuals with deep technical expertise, an open mindset, and a drive to solve complex challenges and turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions.
• Why work for us?
• Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
• Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
• A wide variety of training courses and career development options
• Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more
• Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
• D&I Statement
• In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Benefits

Additional Information

Abut the role As a Principal Product Application Engineer (m/f/d), you will work on developing and validating advanced SiC-based solutions, turning cutting-edge semiconductor technology into real-world applications. You will collaborate with global teams, support customers, and help drive new products to market, combining hands-on engineering with strong application insight.

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