Field Application Engineer - Power Electronics (m/f/d)

Our client is an innovative semiconductor technology company focused on sensor solutions and power electronics for industrial and automotive applications.

We are looking for a senior, hands-on Field Application Engineer – Power Electronics with direct experience working with IGBT and/or SiC power modules.

This is a key technical role focused on building and operating a dedicated Power Electronics FAE Lab, performing measurements and validation activities, and supporting inverter OEMs, module manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and power electronics customers across EMEA.

Please note: Direct hands-on experience with IGBT and/or SiC power modules is a must-have requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop technical relationships with inverter OEMs, module manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and power electronics customers, from initial technical demonstration through to design-in.
• Set up and manage a dedicated Power Electronics FAE Lab, including:

• Integration of power modules and current sensors
• Busbar and system integration
• Magnetic field calculation and characterization
• Validation of complete measurement chains

• Generate critical application data for customers, including:

• Field vs. distance curves
• Crosstalk measurements
• Thermal behavior analysis

• Support hands-on testing, measurements, troubleshooting, and validation activities using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, current probes, thermal imaging tools, and prototyping setups.
• Create application notes, integration guides, and reference designs that simplify complex technical systems for customer use.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer events through live demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, translating application needs into practical engineering solutions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of relevant experience in power electronics, ideally in Field Application Engineering, Application Engineering, Lab Engineering, or customer-facing technical support roles.
• Direct hands-on experience with IGBT and/or SiC power modules is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of DBC technology, busbar design, switching losses, gate drivers, reliability, and lifetime considerations.
• Familiarity with motor control, current loop design, inverter topologies, and module architectures.
• Strong knowledge of current sensing technologies and their design implications.
• Proven hands-on lab experience with power electronics measurements, validation, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Confident in customer-facing technical discussions with engineering teams, including Tier-1 automotive suppliers, industrial drive companies, inverter OEMs, or module manufacturers.
• Fluent English skills. German is a strong plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ISO 26262 / ASIL and automotive development environments.
• Background working directly with module manufacturers, inverter OEMs, or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies, such as bare die handling or wire bonding.
• Experience supporting design-in processes for automotive or industrial power electronics applications.

Role Highlights

• Be the first Power Electronics FAE hire in EMEA, with the opportunity to shape the function from the ground up.
• Take ownership of setting up lab infrastructure, defining methodologies, and building technical best practices.
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment where initiative, technical curiosity, and hands-on problem-solving are highly valued.
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineers, technology partners, and leading research institutions.
• Contribute directly to the successful adoption of patented, cutting-edge technology in high-impact applications.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong hands-on mindset with a structured and methodical approach to testing and validation.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

• A key position with direct exposure to business leadership and the opportunity to help build the Power Electronics FAE function in EMEA.
• The chance to work with patented, cutting-edge technology in the field of power electronics and sensing solutions.
• Exposure to high-profile customers, including inverter OEMs, module manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and automotive players.
• Competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and home office options.
• Agile working environment with strong team spirit and technical expertise.

Important Fit Note

This role is not intended for candidates whose recent experience is mainly technical marketing, business development, sales, or purely commercial product management without hands-on lab and power module application experience.

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Standort

Scalable Global Solutions JSC, Munich