Senior Development Engineer — Protection and Filtering

Job Title

Senior Development Engineer — Protection and Filtering

Role Summary

Design and develop discrete ESD and TVS protection devices for high-speed, RF-sensitive and automotive applications. Work across device design, simulation, packaging, technology and product qualification within a cross-functional development team based in Hamburg.

This role owns technical concepts and product performance in development projects and contributes to the protection and signal-integrity roadmap.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting identifies a senior role but does not state specific years of experience.

Responsibilities

Primary technical responsibilities in product development and project leadership.

• Develop next-generation discrete ESD and TVS protection devices targeting high-speed, RF-sensitive and automotive use cases.
• Drive and execute technical work packages across device design, simulation, package, technology, application requirements and product qualifications.
• Act as system architect for development projects: define and own product performance and technical concepts.
• Translate customer and application requirements into technical product requirements for device concept, front-end/back-end technology, package and chip design.
• Perform and drive semiconductor, electromagnetic and SPICE simulations, and system-level ESD analysis.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap for protection, filtering, signal integrity and system-level robustness.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical communities in ESD/TVS protection, RF/SI and EMC.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a recognized technical expert depending on seniority.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, tools and professional behaviors. Degree requirements are listed separately below.

• Strong understanding of semiconductor physics, devices and industrial semiconductor product development processes.
• Hands-on experience with TCAD tools and SPICE modeling.
• Knowledge of S-parameters, high-speed applications, and RF/signal-integrity behavior.
• Python programming skills and willingness to apply software and AI-based methods to engineering workflows.
• Strong quality mindset with the ability to balance performance, manufacturability, reliability and production requirements.
• Relevant professional experience in semiconductor product development, ESD/TVS protection, RF/SI, EMC or simulation tools.
• Strong teamwork, ownership mindset, ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and communicate technical solutions clearly.
• Fluency in English and very good verbal and written communication skills; German is a plus.

Nice-to-have: SEED methodology, CST or comparable electromagnetic simulation tools, experience with common-mode filters/chokes, integrated passive devices, and broader RF/passive component experience.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, RF Engineering, High-Speed Electronics, or a comparable field.

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.