onsemi is looking for an experienced engineer to join the SiC Product Division as a Principal Applications Engineer. As a Principal Applications Engineer, you will work in a fast‑paced team that evaluates new Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies, validates next‑generation SiC products and supports release to production. The work includes theoretical analysis of power converter topologies, simulation, and hands‑on bench testing. You will interact with leading global customers and collaborate with teams across onsemi. You will also have a direct influence on future product roadmaps. This is a highly visible role and includes up to 10 percent travel to support customers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and validate advanced SiC products
- Work in a modern, well‑equipped high‑power laboratory
- Design and test evaluation boards, and write application notes and datasheets
- Partner with marketing to create collateral and support tradeshows
- Collaborate with customers on complex power semiconductor challenges and build long‑term technical relationships
We offer:
- Guaranteed annual bonus 50% from monthly base salary
- Annual corporate bonus paid based on the company's results
- Benefit Plus (Cafeteria) credit up to 480 € per year
- Financial contribution in the amount of 8.85€ (employee contribution 1.85€)
- Travel allowance
- Contribution to the third pillar of the pension plan up to 3% of the gross salary
- Sick leave contribution
- Regular annual salary review
- Financial reward for reffering a new employee
- Extra days off – Bridge days
- Sick days
- Volunteering day off
- MultiSport card
- Individual education and employee development plan
- Teambuilding and company’s events
- Mental health support program
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’sMaster’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with SiC products validation is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of power converter topologies
- Solid knowledge of SiC device behavior and key tradeoffs
- Familiarity with control theory, analog circuits, power supply design, and basic digital electronics
- Experience with PCB layout, LabView, and/or Python is a plus
- Strong proficiency with SPICE simulators, SIMPLIS/Simetrix, and MATLAB or equivalent tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with SiC products validation
- Strong understanding of power converter topologies
- Knowledge of SiC device behavior and tradeoffs
- Familiarity with control theory and analog circuits
- Experience with PCB layout
- Strong proficiency with SPICE simulators, SIMPLIS, Simetrix, and MATLAB
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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