Principal Engineer Technical Marketing lead

Infineon•El Segundo, CA

1d•$158,200 - $217,600•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Engineer Technical Marketing lead in our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building longlasting partnerships that thrive on success. Infineon is a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, enabling 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, safer and greener. Infineon embraces diversity and inclusion and welcomes everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills.

Requirements

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field (M.Sc. or PhD preferred)
8+ years of experience in power electronics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior technical role
Solid expertise in motor drives topologies, power MOSFETs, and system-level power design
Strong understanding of motor control power architectures (e.g. power tools, appliances and robotic system)
Experience in product definition, application engineering, or system architecture within the semiconductor industry
Hands-on experience in customer-facing roles
Exposure to cross-regional collaboration and global project execution
Ability to lead cross-regional teams and work effectively across cultures, including exposure to Asia markets
Willingness to travel across the US and Asia on a quarterly basis

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Product Definition and Power Application Engineers with a strong focus on motor control solutions for power tools, appliances, drones, and robotics applications.
Drive and support the Product Line (PL) strategy to enable business growth, strengthen market presence, and secure design wins in key application segments related to motor control and BMS systems.
Act as the key interface between management and the engineering team, ensuring clear communication of objectives, priorities, responsibilities, and execution plans.
Lead and coordinate multi-regional teams across the USA (El Segundo) and China (Shenzhen), fostering strong collaboration, alignment, and knowledge sharing across locations and functions.
Represent the team and product line in customer engagements, technical workshops, industry events, and conferences, promoting our motor control expertise and solution portfolio.
Serve as the primary technical and strategic interface to key customers in the region, leading critical engagements and supporting business development and design-in activities.
Define and drive a global lab support strategy, ensuring effective collaboration, technical support, and knowledge exchange across regions to accelerate customer support and internal development.