Principal Applications Engineer

onsemi is looking for an experienced engineer to join the Silicon Carbide (SIC) Product Division as a Principal Applications Engineer. As a Principal Applications Engineer, you will work in a fast-paced team that evaluates new Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies, validates next-generation SiC products and supports release to production. The work includes theoretical analysis of power converter topologies, simulation, and hands-on bench testing. You will interact with leading global customers and collaborate with teams across onsemi. You will also have a direct influence on future product roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate advanced SiC products.
• Work in a modern, well-equipped high-power laboratory.
• Simulate performance of SIC products in specific applications.
• Design and test evaluation boards, and write application notes and datasheets.
• Provide technical customer support.
• Partner with marketing to create collateral and support tradeshows.
• Collaborate with customers on complex power semiconductor challenges and build long-term technical relationships.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SiC products validation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of power converter topologies.
• Solid knowledge of SiC device behavior and key tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with control theory, analog circuits, power supply design, and basic digital electronics.
• Experience with PCB layout, LabView, and/or Python is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with SPICE simulators, SIMPLIS/Simetrix, and MATLAB or equivalent tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.