Senior/Principal Application Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior/Principal Application Engineer will drive the development of reference designs and application boards with a strong focus on BMS, OBC, DCDC applications in light electric vehicles (LEV) that showcase Nexperia’s portfolio. The person will play a critical role in bridging product development and customer requirements by translating device capabilities into practical, production ready hardware solutions

This role is central to enabling customer adoption and accelerating time-to-market through high-quality design collaterals, hands-on validation and technical support

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and validate reference designs and application boards using Nexperia’s discrete, analog, and power IC solutions
• Create schematics, perform component selection, and collaborate on PCB layout to optimize performance, efficiency, cost, thermal behavior, and reliability
• Perform comprehensive electrical, thermal, and system-level validation, including efficiency analysis, switching characterization, transient response testing, thermal profiling, and EMI/EMC pre-compliance evaluation and troubleshooting
• Provide application-focused technical support to customers and sales teams by troubleshooting designs, supporting design-in activities, participating in customer engagements, and representing Nexperia at workshops, conferences, and exhibitions
• Create and maintain high-quality technical collateral such as application notes, design guides, simulation models, user manuals, and web-based application content
• Build deep application expertise and translate customer insights into future product opportunities by collaborating with marketing, R&D, and system architects to define requirements, identify use cases, and contribute to product roadmap development
  

SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

Hard Skills:

• Technical experience in PCB design and layout – Altium, KiCad
• Familiarity with simulation tools and industry standards - Matlab/Simulink, LT Spice, Plecs, Thermal analysis, EMC compatibility
• Switching behaviour, losses and efficiency optimization

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and system-level thinking
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
• Customer focused approach with strong ownership
• Excellent presentation and technical writing skills
• English business fluent verbal and written

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education/ studies: BSEE. MSEE preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in application engineering, hardware design or power electronics
• Proven experience developing reference designs or evaluation boards
• Strong knowledge of BMS architectures with all safety measures is advantageous
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO26262, UL standards, and AIS is desirable

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.