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Principal Application Engineer for Automotive High-Voltage Discrete Power Products (f/m/div)

VillachFull-time$14–$142026-10-08

Core

Oversee the Automotive High-Voltage Discrete SiC Power Product Portfolio and define requirements for next-generation SiC technologies and packages to enable system innovation for customers.

Role type

Principal Application Engineer (High-Voltage Power Electronics)

Builds

Automotive OBC/DCDC, AUX drives, and other non-inverter HV load systems

Domain

Automotive industry + High-Voltage Power Electronics

Required skills

High-Voltage SiC discrete device expertise, DC-DC converter topology design, OBC application experience, 8D problem-solving, technical leadership, customer-facing design-in support (via careerplan.io/jobs/7891303-principal-application-engineer-for-automotive-high-voltage-discrete-power-products-fmdiv-a)

Preferred skills

Experience with PFC and SMPS, electro-mechanical integration knowledge, intellectual property generation

Technologies

SiC, OBC, DC-DC converters, SMPS, PFC

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate new system concepts and topologies for next-generation SiC technologies; Finalize product requirements based on customer and internal inputs; Identify optimal product concepts with concept engineers; Serve as primary technical interface for lead customers during early sampling; Develop and deliver technical presentations, publications, conference talks, and trainings; Apply structured problem-solving methods to resolve complex technical challenges; Act as a technical expert lead to coach and mentor team members

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight