Infineon Technologies

Director, Application Engineering

Infineon Technologies$179K — $246K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, preferably in automotive
  • Proven expertise in Automotive Ethernet technologies (e.g., 100BASE-T1,1000BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S)
  • Strong understanding of Ethernet PHYs and switches
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, protocol analyzers)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead technical advisor for assigned OEM and Tier-1 customers
  • Drive design-in and design-win activities for Automotive Ethernet PHYs and related products
  • Provide system-level guidance on in-vehicle networking architectures
  • Support customer bring-up, debugging, and optimization in hardware and software
  • Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions

Benefits

  • Participation in an incentive plan
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with a global leader in semiconductor solutions
  • Work on innovative projects in decarbonization and digitalization
  • Access to interesting employee and management insights
Full Job Description
Your Role
Key responsibilities in your new role
  • Customer Engagement & Technical Leadership:
    Serve as the lead technical advisor for assigned OEM and Tier-1customers
    Drive design-in and design-win activities for Automotive Ethernet PHYs, switches, and associated products
    Provide system-level guidance on in-vehicle networking architectures(zonal, domain, backbone)
    Support customer bring-up, debugging, and optimization in hardware and software domains
    Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions
  • Product & Application Support:
    Assist customers
    in schematic design reviews, layout recommendations, and signal integrity considerations
    Support compliance with automotive standards (OPEN Alliance, IEEE 802.3,100/1000BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S, MultiGig, Asymmetrical MultiGig Ethernet,etc.)
    Troubleshoot complex integration issues across hardware, firmware, and network layers
    Develop and deliver application notes, design guides, and reference implementations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Act as the voice of the customer within the company to influence product roadmap and featuresCollaborate closely with R&D, product marketing, and quality teamsProvide detailed feedback on silicon performance, specifications, and customer requirements
    Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations
  • Business Impact:
    Contribute to revenue growth through successful design wins and customer retention
    Support account teams in pre-sales technical strategy and positioning
    Identify new opportunities in emerging automotive architectures (ADAS, autonomous, SDV)


Your Profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred but not required)
  • 8+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, preferably in automotive
  • Proven expertise in Automotive Ethernet technologies (e.g., 100BASE-T1,1000BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S)

Strong understanding of:

  • Ethernet PHYs and switches
  • Network protocols: TCP/IP, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, DoIP
  • Signal integrity and high-speed design principles
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, protocol analyzers)
  • Experience working directly with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Automotive (ATV) shapes the future of mobility with microelectronics enabling clean, safe, and smart cars -
The ATV division is shaping the future of mobility by enabling clean, safe, and smart cars. Its product and solution offering is powering the decarbonization and digitalization of vehicles. By driving the transition to hybrid and purely electric vehicles, ATV is making a valuable contribution to cleaner roads. ATV is also increasingly digitalizing cockpit, infotainment, comfort, and lighting applications as it takes automated driving to the next stage with higher levels of connectivity, security, and safety.
The ATV portfolio integrates sensors, microcontrollers, high-performance memories for specific applications, power semiconductors based on silicon and silicon carbide, as well as components for human-machine interaction and vehicle connectivity. Infineon is the world leader in automotive semiconductors.
Click here for more information about working at ATV with interesting employee and management insights and an overview with more #ATVDreamJobs.

#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.
Are you in?

In the United States, it is required to disclose a salary range to applicants. The Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate in the United States is:

Livonia, MI - Minimum of $ 179,500 salary per year / Maximum of $ 246,800 salary per year

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan."

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About Infineon Technologies

Infineon Technologies AG is a German semiconductor manufacturer that produces a wide range of products including microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and sensors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany. Infineon Technologies has a global presence with operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company's mission is to make life easier, safer, and greener with technology.
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53,599 employees
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Founded
1999
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