Principal Applications Engineer - #2778671

Job Description

onsemi is looking for an experienced engineer to join the Silicon Carbide (SIC) Product Division as a Principal Applications Engineer. As a Principal Applications Engineer, you will work in a fast‑paced team that evaluates new Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies, validates next‑generation SiC products and supports release to production. The work includes theoretical analysis of power converter topologies, simulation, and hands‑on bench testing. You will interact with leading global customers and collaborate with teams across onsemi. You will also have a direct influence on future product roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate advanced SiC products.
• Work in a modern, well‑equipped high‑power laboratory.
• Simulate performance of SIC products in specific applications.
• Design and test evaluation boards, and write application notes and datasheets.
• Provide technical customer support.
• Partner with marketing to create collateral and support tradeshows.
• Collaborate with customers on complex power semiconductor challenges and build long‑term technical relationships.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SiC products validation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of power converter topologies.
• Solid knowledge of SiC device behavior and key tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with control theory, analog circuits, power supply design, and basic digital electronics.
• Experience with PCB layout, LabView, and/or Python is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with SPICE simulators, SIMPLIS/Simetrix, and MATLAB or equivalent tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
  

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.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

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