Staff Engineer Product Definition Engineering Automotive Power Electronics (f/m/div)
Infineon Technologies Austria AG - - Villach
Staff Engineer Product Definition Engineering Automotive Power Electronics (f/m/div)
At a glance
Electrification of cars is a major contribution to hamper global warming. We develop and manufacture the essential high voltage power electronic products to "drive" cars and "operate" all other high-voltage systems (such as OBC/DCDC, Heater etc.). Join the global market leader in the industry on power semiconductors. Be part and shape our rapidly growing business of best-in-class CoolSiCTM technologies, high voltage chip- and discrete power products for automotive applications with a focus on traction inverter. Our leading-edge innovations bring extra value to our worldwide customers to build best inverters for electric drive train systems to make the change to e-mobility to happen quickly. You want to define our next CoolSiCTM technology generation, and chip- and power package products, and support an early design-in at lead customers and make them successful with their power module - and inverter system design? Then join our highly motivated global team as Principal Product Definition Engineer Automotive Power Systems and become part of our automotive success story. With this position you will be part of our Technical Ladder: a special career path for those who share innovative ideas, demonstrate comprehensive technical knowledge, show thought leadership, possess problem solving abilities and are able to create business value.
Quick info
Location Villach
Entry level 5+ years
Job ID HRC0688386
Start Mar 01, 2025
Type Full time
Contract Permanent
Job description
* Work with high voltage chip products (SiC, IGBT) used in automotive traction inverter applications
* Be part of product development projects for power electronic transistors: Define the right-fit product and technology requirements matching to application trends and customer needs
* Work closely with cross-functional team s to identify and prioritize product features, understand trade-offs and key limitations ensuring that new products meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry
* Contribute to technical design-in activities at major automotive customers with our high voltage SiC and IGBT chip products
* Closely collaborate with our regional field application engineering teams
Profile
You have a clear notion of how innovation contributes to the commercial success of the company, you constantly gain new insights by questioning existing assumptions, and you inspire others for your ideas explaining even complex issues in a clear and convincing manner. Furthermore, you accept responsibility for decisions and for their positive or negative outcomes. If you remain aware of the big picture even in complex situations and take decisions despite uncertain circumstances, then you should join our team!
You are best equipped for those tasks if you have:
* A degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, physics or a related fiel d, a PhD is a Plus
* At least 3- 5 years of professional experience in power electronics (automotive, industrial, consumer) in the semiconductor industry, at a research institute or as a hardware designer for power systems (e.g. in Application Engineering, System Engineering, Technical Marketing)
* Experience in setting up and running tests for power components
* Experience in technical leadership is a Plus
* Know-How in power technologies such as SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs
* Know-how in the creation of technical articles, presentations containing complex technical content
* Practical experience in working as a project member in a matrix organization
* Very good communication and presentation skills in English, German as a Plus
We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G-H (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2024.pdf). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.
About Us
#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables 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.
Are you in?
- Automotive (ATV) shapes the future of mobility with microelectronics enabling clean, safe, and smart cars -
Our semiconductors are essential for supporting the automotive megatrends: electromobility, automated driving, connectivity, and advanced security. They link the real and the digital world, driving the ever-advancing pace of automotive digitalization. Infineon ATV is the number one semiconductor partner in the fast-changing automotive world, based on our system knowledge and our passion for innovation and quality.
Click here for more information about working at ATV with interesting employee and management insights and an overview with more #ATVDreamJobs
At Infineon in Villach you shape the technologies of tomorrow and work in an international environment with more than 4700 colleagues from over 70 nations. Your personal contribution will be valued and appreciated as the cornerstones of our success. And all that in beautiful surroundings which guarantee a high quality of life.
The City of Villach is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria's southernmost province, in close proximity to the Italian and Slovenian border. Living in Austria has many social, health-care-related and economic perks. The country's social and health care system is among the best in the world and for decades numerous international surveys have singled out Austria as a particularly safe and wealthy country with a high quality of life. Villach itself benefits from its status as a "small town", offering everyday living at affordable prices in an outstanding setting.
Find out what you like most about Villach and join us:
https://www.welcome2villach.at/
We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome 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 decions on the applicants experience and skills.
We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.
Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.
Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.
Contact Us
Maria Köpf-Tiroch
Recruiter
Apply now
At a glance
Electrification of cars is a major contribution to hamper global warming. We develop and manufacture the essential high voltage power electronic products to "drive" cars and "operate" all other high-voltage systems (such as OBC/DCDC, Heater etc.). Join the global market leader in the industry on power semiconductors. Be part and shape our rapidly growing business of best-in-class CoolSiCTM technologies, high voltage chip- and discrete power products for automotive applications with a focus on traction inverter. Our leading-edge innovations bring extra value to our worldwide customers to build best inverters for electric drive train systems to make the change to e-mobility to happen quickly. You want to define our next CoolSiCTM technology generation, and chip- and power package products, and support an early design-in at lead customers and make them successful with their power module - and inverter system design? Then join our highly motivated global team as Principal Product Definition Engineer Automotive Power Systems and become part of our automotive success story. With this position you will be part of our Technical Ladder: a special career path for those who share innovative ideas, demonstrate comprehensive technical knowledge, show thought leadership, possess problem solving abilities and are able to create business value.
Quick info
Location Villach
Entry level 5+ years
Job ID HRC0688386
Start Mar 01, 2025
Type Full time
Contract Permanent
Job description
* Work with high voltage chip products (SiC, IGBT) used in automotive traction inverter applications
* Be part of product development projects for power electronic transistors: Define the right-fit product and technology requirements matching to application trends and customer needs
* Work closely with cross-functional team s to identify and prioritize product features, understand trade-offs and key limitations ensuring that new products meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry
* Contribute to technical design-in activities at major automotive customers with our high voltage SiC and IGBT chip products
* Closely collaborate with our regional field application engineering teams
Profile
You have a clear notion of how innovation contributes to the commercial success of the company, you constantly gain new insights by questioning existing assumptions, and you inspire others for your ideas explaining even complex issues in a clear and convincing manner. Furthermore, you accept responsibility for decisions and for their positive or negative outcomes. If you remain aware of the big picture even in complex situations and take decisions despite uncertain circumstances, then you should join our team!
You are best equipped for those tasks if you have:
* A degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, physics or a related fiel d, a PhD is a Plus
* At least 3- 5 years of professional experience in power electronics (automotive, industrial, consumer) in the semiconductor industry, at a research institute or as a hardware designer for power systems (e.g. in Application Engineering, System Engineering, Technical Marketing)
* Experience in setting up and running tests for power components
* Experience in technical leadership is a Plus
* Know-How in power technologies such as SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs
* Know-how in the creation of technical articles, presentations containing complex technical content
* Practical experience in working as a project member in a matrix organization
* Very good communication and presentation skills in English, German as a Plus
We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G-H (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2024.pdf). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.
About Us
#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables 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.
Are you in?
- Automotive (ATV) shapes the future of mobility with microelectronics enabling clean, safe, and smart cars -
Our semiconductors are essential for supporting the automotive megatrends: electromobility, automated driving, connectivity, and advanced security. They link the real and the digital world, driving the ever-advancing pace of automotive digitalization. Infineon ATV is the number one semiconductor partner in the fast-changing automotive world, based on our system knowledge and our passion for innovation and quality.
Click here for more information about working at ATV with interesting employee and management insights and an overview with more #ATVDreamJobs
At Infineon in Villach you shape the technologies of tomorrow and work in an international environment with more than 4700 colleagues from over 70 nations. Your personal contribution will be valued and appreciated as the cornerstones of our success. And all that in beautiful surroundings which guarantee a high quality of life.
The City of Villach is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria's southernmost province, in close proximity to the Italian and Slovenian border. Living in Austria has many social, health-care-related and economic perks. The country's social and health care system is among the best in the world and for decades numerous international surveys have singled out Austria as a particularly safe and wealthy country with a high quality of life. Villach itself benefits from its status as a "small town", offering everyday living at affordable prices in an outstanding setting.
Find out what you like most about Villach and join us:
https://www.welcome2villach.at/
We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome 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 decions on the applicants experience and skills.
We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.
Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.
Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.
Contact Us
Maria Köpf-Tiroch
Recruiter
Apply now