Power Application Engineer

At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our Applications team with the addition of a Power Electronics Application Engineer. Our Power MOSFET groups supply high-quality devices to the automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer sectors, providing advanced solutions for the electrification of the automotive industry and the high-density power requirements of AI and data centre infrastructure. We are driving efficiency and reliability in the hardware that powers the future, would you like to be part of it? If so, we offer travel opportunities, huge scope to develop and make a real impact on a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year.

• Designing, debugging and validating MOSFET-based circuits for high current systems
• Creating technical literature, demo boards, reference designs, design-in tools, simulations and evaluation testbenches for advanced power distribution architectures, such as 48V power distribution systems
• Working closely with the field and directly with customers, translating their requirements, application trends and system level challenges into new product specifications and roadmap inputs
• Acting as a capable technical interface for strategic customers, global sales teams, field application engineers and internal stakeholders
• Representing the business as a subject matter expert in customer meetings, customer visits, internal technical discussions, training sessions and industry-facing activities

• Essential A Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Physics or a relevant discipline
• Significant experience in power electronics, with the ability to operate as a technical authority in customer facing and cross functional environments
• The legal right and willingness to travel globally, occasionally on short notice to key technology hubs (e.g. USA/Asia) without significant visa processing delays
• Interest in AI infrastructure and Data Centre power systems
• Experience of the following would be beneficial AI infrastructure, data centre, server power, telecoms, industrial, automotive or other high-reliability power systems
• Experience working with common power electronics applications and 48V systems
• Expertise in circuit simulation (e.g. SIMPLIS, LTspice, PSpice etc) and PCB design
• High current MOSFET operation, MOSFET SOA, transient analysis knowledge and thermal design
• Proven expertise in circuit simulation (e.g. LTspice, PSpice, SIMPLIS or equivalent) and PCB design

1. Stage 1: Recruiter Review
2. Stage 2: 45-minute Technical Interview over Teams
3. Stage 3: 60-minute Competency & Behavioural Interview Onsite

• Remuneration & Reward - Competitive salary, Bonus, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance policy.
• Health & Wellbeing - 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.
• Professional Development - Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, in both management and technical pathways.
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability - A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

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. Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

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