CareerPlan

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

VillachFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define requirements and drive system innovation for automotive high-voltage SiC power products (OBC/DCDC, AUX drives) by evaluating topologies and serving as the primary technical interface for lead customers during early sampling.

Role type

Principal Application Engineer (High-Voltage Power Electronics)

Builds

Automotive high-voltage discrete SiC power product portfolio

Domain

Automotive power electronics / Silicon Carbide (SiC)

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

Preferred skills

Experience with PFC and SMPS, electro-mechanical integration knowledge, structured problem-solving methods

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate new system concepts and topologies for next-generation SiC technologies; Finalize product requirements based on customer and internal inputs; Serve as primary technical interface for lead customers in early sampling stages; Develop and deliver technical presentations, publications, and trainings; Resolve complex technical challenges using structured methods; Mentor team members on device behavior and application know-how

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical expertise