Principal Applications Engineer

Job Title

Principal Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Drive development of reference designs and application boards focused on HVDC data center power applications, demonstrating Nexperia’s discrete, analog, and power IC solutions. Act as the technical bridge between product development and customers to produce production-ready hardware and design collateral.

Experience Level

Senior - 5–8 years of experience in application engineering, hardware design, and power electronics.

Responsibilities

Deliver production-ready reference designs, validate system performance, and support customers and internal teams.

• Design, develop, optimize, and validate reference designs and application/evaluation boards.
• Create schematics, select components, and collaborate on PCB layout to optimize performance, efficiency, cost, thermal behavior, and reliability.
• Perform electrical, thermal, and system-level validation: efficiency analysis, switching characterization, transient response testing, thermal profiling, and EMI/EMC pre-compliance troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot customer designs, support design-in activities, and provide application-focused technical support to sales and customers.
• Produce and maintain technical collateral: application notes, design guides, simulation models, and user documentation.
• Represent the company at workshops, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Gather customer insights and collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and system architects to influence product roadmaps and identify opportunities.

Requirements

Key skills and experience required or strongly preferred.

• Must-have: 5–8 years in application engineering, hardware design, or power electronics with proven experience developing reference designs or evaluation boards.
• Hands-on experience with data center power supply designs and HV power distribution knowledge.
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies, including LLC, DAB, CLLC, multilevel converters, and paralleling systems.
• Familiarity with AI server, GPU, telecom, or data center power architectures.
• PCB design and layout experience (Altium, KiCad) and familiarity with thermal and EMC considerations.
• Experience with simulation and engineering tools: MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, SIMPLIS, PLECS, and thermal analysis tools.
• Proficiency with lab equipment: power analyzers, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, thermal imaging cameras, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical, system-level thinking, hands-on problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work in cross-functional global teams.
• Customer-focused attitude, ownership, excellent presentation and technical writing skills, and business-fluent English.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (BSEE) required; Master’s degree (MSEE) preferred.

About the Company

Company: Nexperia

Headquarters: Cabuyao, Philippines

Nexperia is a global leader in semiconductor development with a focus on in-house production. The company boasts a strong international network and is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry, providing a dynamic environment for its employees.