Director, Application Engineering

Infineon Technologies AG

Livonia, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
802.3, Alternative Energy, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Ethernet, Ethernet Switching, Failure Analysis, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Internet of Things, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Oscilloscope, People Management, Power Amplifier, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Marketing, Product Planning, Product Support, Protocol Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Growth, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Schematics, Semiconductors, Signal Integrity, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, T-1 / DS1, Technical Leadership, Technical Marketing, Technical Presentation, Technical Sales, Technical Strategy
LOCATION
Livonia, MI
POSTED
3 days ago

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone''s life. Turning customer whispers into industry shaking solutions... ready to amplify the future? As a Director, Application Engineering in our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building longlasting partnerships that thrive on success. Are you in?

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 features

Collaborate closely with R&D, product marketing, and quality teams

Provide 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)

  • At Infineon Technologies, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, as we value the unique perspectives and experiences each team member brings.

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?

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.

This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant“s experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels.

We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.

Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.

Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.

Driving decarbonization and digitalization. Together.

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon''s ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon''s sole discretion.

Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

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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