Principal Product Applications Engineer

Note: This role can be in the following metro areas:
Detroit, MI

San Jose, CA

Dallas, TX

Durham, NC
Some remote availability as well

About the role

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. We form a global network of talent, with passion and performance, perseverance and professionalism. Join TeamNexperia and become part of a leading company that supports, rewards and challenges you equally, in a dynamic environment, working for world-class results. Talk to us today and learn your true capabilities in an energetic company where you will develop and thrive, the Efficiency Company – Nexperia.

What you will do

• Work with existing colleagues (Account Managers, Business Development, FAEs), plus distributors & Sales Reps as appropriate, to increase and accelerate Business Group MOS design pipelines in the Americas.

• Be an expert on relevant BG MOS products & roadmaps

• Provide tier 2 technical support & training

• Develop trusted relationships with design engineers, directly and through intermediaries

• Highlight customer requirements relating to BG MOS product families; feedback white-spot / roadmap requests and NPI opportunities; draw attention to competitor activity in the region

• Identify emerging applications & highlight prospective “rising star” customers

• Support Marketing initiatives and Represent Nexperia / BG MOS, seeking speaker opportunities to increase our visibility in the market

• Promote and utilize Nexperia’s Advanced Support Tools including models, evaluation systems, technical documentation, etc.

• Create engineering design assistance materials including application schematics / demo boards / simulations

• Contribute technical content to drive Awareness | Interest | Desire | Action (AIDA) within the design engineering communities of our customers & prospects

What you will need

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar discipline

• 5+ years' experience of power electronics (min. 3+ years' experience) applications, e.g., AC & DC Power Conversion, motor control, battery management, energy storage, etc. 

• Familiarity with electronic product design processes, including component selection & qualification.

• Experience in MOSFETs and related III-V technologies a distinct advantage

• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship building skills

• Highly self-motivated and results driven; continuous improvement mentality; team player

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

• High standard of written & spoken English

• Familiarity with prominent ECAD systems and simulation tools an advantage

• Experience in industrial and commercial applications

• Experience in automotive technologies a plus.

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Nexperia’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, TeamNexperian’s activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.