Senior Staff Engineer, Power Electronics System Application Engineering

Role overview

Senior Staff Engineer, Power Electronics System Application Engineering at Infineon

Extensive experience in the design and development of high-power power electronic products for industrial applications, with deep expertise in MW-scale DC-AC and DC-DC power conversion systems , including utility-scale solar inverters and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) .

Responsibilities

• in your new role
• Strong knowledge of power electronic components and subsystems , including high-power semiconductors (IGBTs, SiC devices), DC-link capacitors, sensors, gate driver circuits, and protection architectures.
• Proficient in industry-standard simulation and design tools , including PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE , finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS , 3D mechanical CAD platforms including SolidWorks and AutoCAD , as well as schematic capture and PCB design software.
• Hands-on experience in thermal modelling, thermal performance evaluation, and cooling system design , ensuring reliable operation of high-power conversion systems under demanding operating conditions.
• Proven expertise in the design and integration of customised subassemblies and collaboration with suppliers for components such as busbars, heatsinks, and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) , ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost optimisation.
• Skilled in design verification, testing, and performance validation , conducting comprehensive qualification and reliability assessments to ensure compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the complete product development lifecycle, from concept design and simulation through prototyping, testing, validation, and industrialisation.
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Required qualifications

• and skills to help you succeed
• 10-12 years of proven experience in the design, development, validation, and manufacturing of high-power power electronic products, preferably in renewable energy, industrial power conversion, solar inverters, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Demonstrated expertise in managing the complete product development lifecycle, from concept and design through prototyping, testing, industrialisation, and production support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to engineering challenges and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented professional with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality outcomes within challenging timelines.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovation-driven environment, adapting quickly to evolving business and technical requirements.
• Strong team player with a commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and engineering excellence.
• #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
• As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT.
• Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals.
• Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
• We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
• We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion.
• We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity.
• Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience.
• Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
• Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process.
• Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.
• Hains Henrita
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/hains-henrita-6812377/

Employment details

• Location: Pune

Additional role details

• #WeAreIn to deliver what our customers need to turn our products into successful designs.
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• Power Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in MW-scale industrial power conversion systems, including solar inverters, BESS, and inverter drives.
• Expertise spans end-to-end product development, supplier collaboration, manufacturing support, and production testing, delivering high-performance and reliable power electronics solutions for industrial applications.
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