Lead Principal Applications Engineer PoL Definition

Infineon • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

As a Lead Principal Applications Engineer PoL Definition on our Technical Marketing team, you'll work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long lasting partnerships that thrive on success. Are you in?

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Requirements

• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent, with 7+ years in power electronics and 3+ years focused on PoL product definition and development
• Strong foundation in power conversion topologies, power devices, magnetics, and control‑loop design
• Skilled in selecting and applying MOSFETs, gate drivers, capacitors, and inductors for PoL designs and applications
• Proficient with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SIMetrix, or comparable platforms
• Hands-on lab experience using oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers to test and debug switching power supplies
• Collaborative and customer-centered, partnering across Marketing, FAEs, Sales, IC Design, and Product Development to drive successful outcomes; proactive in addressing complex design and customer challenges
• Well organized with strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills; manages multiple priorities and solves problems independently

Responsibilities

• Partner with Automotive, Compute, and Industrial customers and marketing teams to define Point‑of‑Load (PoL) product requirements, operating modes, and pin functions with clear, specifications
• Co-develop PoL architectures and control strategies (e.g., COT, VM, CM); specify MOSFETs, passives (L/C), and packaging to meet target application needs
• Perform system- and circuit-level simulations to explore new concepts, verify requirements, and inform design decisions
• Collaborate with IC design teams to implement definitions, validate silicon, prototype platforms, and support initial customer design-in and product verification
• Resolve complex technical challenges through simulation, system evaluation, and hands-on bench testing
• Enable go-to-market by creating evaluation boards, datasheets, application notes, test reports, white papers, and design tools; develop promotional materials that clearly communicate value
• Build deep application knowledge and customer relationships through regular engagements
• Provide advanced training for FAEs and customer teams, deliver second-level technical support, and share competitive insights on VR solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees