Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader

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The Role
Leads product-level engineering for Si, SiC, and GaN power discrete devices used in automotive and industrial applications. Owns technical requirements, process technology evaluation, system modeling, cost and risk analysis, package modeling, design validation, FMEA, qualification, and design reviews. Coordinates cross-functional global teams, resolves technical issues, drives engineering milestones, presents decisions to stakeholders, and supports transition to high-volume manufacturing while ensuring performance, reliability, cost, yield, quality, and schedule targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are searching for a Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader (MTS) to drive all product-level engineering activities for Si, SiC discrete devices in automotive and industrial applications at onsemi. This is a high-priority business growth area for the division, and we invite you to join us in this exciting career opportunity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership and communication skills to act as the engineering owner for discrete products, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives. This individual will collaborate with global new product development teams and cross-functional organizations to define, prioritize, and drive product-level engineering activities, making decisions that achieve performance, reliability, cost, and schedule targets.

Own Product-Level Engineering Decisions

  • Define and maintain the Product Technical Requirements Document (PTRD/PTS) for Si/SiC/GaN discrete devices.
  • Identify and evaluate candidate process technologies for feasibility and risk.
  • Develop system-level models to validate product architecture and performance.
  • Estimate die size, CLC, and total manufacturing cost for business case alignment.
  • Create and maintain a preliminary risk register with mitigation strategies.

Lead Cross-Functional Design Execution

  • Drive creation of Functional Interface Tool (FIT) for new die.
  • Oversee package electrical and mechanical modeling for discrete packages.
  • Validate product-level performance through 3D modeling and simulation.
  • Coordinate design FMEA and implement Best Known Methods (BKMs).
  • Facilitate product design reviews and acceptance gates.
  • Develop and approve product design validation plans.
  • Ensure achievement of process and product design freeze milestones.
  • Provide design rules and resolve technical issues for product qualification and release.
  • Define target yields and associated risk factors.

Drive Engineering Execution and Decision-Making

  • Chair weekly project team meetings for problem solving, prioritizing issues and making timely decisions.
  • Act as the single point of accountability for engineering deliverables and present to stakeholder review.

Ensure Smooth Handoff to Manufacturing

  • Support transition from development to high-volume manufacturing post product release.
  • Validate readiness of processes, documentation, and quality standards.
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Materials Science.
  • 10+ years of semiconductor discrete power device development (Si, SiC).
  • Strong knowledge of device physics, packaging, and reliability for discrete products.
  • Leadership capability to influence and lead teams across functional organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills to represent engineering activities to executive leadership.
About Us
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About the TeamWe are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.


onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [email protected] for assistance.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Materials Science
  • 10+ years of semiconductor discrete power device development experience, including Si and SiC
  • Strong knowledge of device physics, packaging, and reliability for discrete products
  • Ability to influence and lead teams across functional organizations
  • Excellent communication skills, including representing engineering activities to executive leadership

onsemi Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about onsemi and has not been reviewed or approved by onsemi.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are highlighted by a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4% and immediate vesting. International plans such as Ireland’s defined contribution scheme and Germany’s company-funded pension elements reinforce long-term savings.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off policies include ten paid holidays, flexible vacation for exempt employees, and three to five weeks of vacation for non-exempt staff as tenure grows, alongside sick time accrual. Paid leaves span parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military service, with Europe locations offering additional statutory and seniority-based days.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include eight weeks of paid parental leave, company-sponsored backup care for children, adults, and pets, and up to $15,000 in adoption assistance. Regional provisions such as Switzerland’s child allowance and accessible EAP counseling show added attention to household needs.

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The Company
HQ: Phoenix, AZ
11,712 Employees

What We Do

We are building a better future through intelligent technology. For over 60 years, onsemi and its ancestors have been leading the world’s greatest technology advancements. onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

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