Application Engineer

At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our Applications team with the addition of a Power Electronics Application Engineer . Our Power MOSFET groups supply high-quality devices to the automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer sectors, providing advanced solutions for the electrification of the automotive industry and the high-density power requirements of AI and data centre infrastructure.

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We are driving efficiency and reliability in the hardware that powers the future, would you like to be part of it?
If so, we offer travel opportunities, huge scope to develop and make a real impact on a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year.
Please note this role is located in Stockport on a hybrid basis and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
What you will do
As a Senior Power Electronics Application Engineer, you will be jointly responsible for the development of high-reliability power protection solutions for AI and data centre server racks. You will build a solid understanding of next-generation 48V power distribution architectures and partner with the data centre team to support new business development in the hyperscale computing market.
Duties will include:
Designing, debugging, and validating hot-swap protection and eFuse implementations for high-density rack systems

Performing detailed MOSFET Safe Operating Area (SOA) characterisation and thermal validation

Creating technical literature, demo boards, and reference models for 48V power distribution systems

Defining new product specifications based on customer inputs and market trends

Providing expert technical support to global sales teams and customers to resolve complex power delivery challenges

What you will need
Essential
A Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a relevant discipline

Passion for AI infrastructure or Data Centre power systems

Proven expertise in circuit simulation (e.g. SIMPLIS, LTspice, PSpice etc) and PCB design.

The legal right and willingness to travel globally, occasionally on short notice to key technology hubs (e.g. USA/Asia) without significant visa processing delays

Experience of the following would be beneficial
Power electronics: 48V distribution, OR-ing FETs, Hot-Swap controllers, and high-current MOSFET switching

Applications: Server Power Supplies (CRPS), AI Accelerators, and high-reliability rack protection

Advanced Simulation: FEA, SPICE modelling (device level), and thermal analysis.

Interview process
Stage 1: Recruiter Review
Stage 2: 60-minute Technical Interview
Stage 3: 60-minute Competency Interview
Your benefits will include
Remuneration & Reward Starting salary of £55,000-£65,000 (DOE), Bonus up to 10% (stretch up to 20%), excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance policy.
Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.
Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, via both management and technical pathways.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year. xwzovoh
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.