Principal Engineer - Power Module Product Quality Hardware Engineering

Overview

Principal Engineer - Power Module Product Quality Hardware Engineering role at Infineon Technologies. The role involves defining and implementing quality targets for multiphase ICs and power modules based on customer and market requirements, overseeing the entire product lifecycle to ensure quality criteria are met, developing qualification strategies, managing product qualification, addressing customer needs, and handling product deviations and risk assessments in production.

The position also focuses on deploying new quality tools, training colleagues, and actively engaging in strategic meetings with key customers to align with quality objectives, especially in the area of AI.

• Define and deploy quality targets for power modules based on customer, market and application requirements with a strong background in power module package and assembly.
• Develop qualification strategies and plans for modules, considering cost, time, and resources, based on customer needs or product and technology innovations.
• Lead module qualification and full ownership of quality management across the entire product lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing engineering teams during module development to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Provide expert guidance on electrical and mechanical component selection, fabrication processes and assembly techniques to optimize quality and manufacturability.
• Engage with NPI (New Product Introduction) teams and customers to drive continuous improvement and resolve quality challenges efficiently.
• Support supplier selection and evaluate purchased materials and components to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure that quality criteria are met with a focus on delivering tangible value to customers and Infineon.
• Document and communicate quality-related topics, including qualifications, risk assessments, and resolution of customer queries.
• Advocate for customer needs by prioritizing their requirements during problem-solving and quality-related decisions.
• Represent Quality Management in discussions on product deviations, production risks, and corrective actions during volume production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business and operational teams to align on Quality Management objectives.
• Train and mentor colleagues within the Quality Management team to foster expertise and encourage growth.
• Actively participate in strategic discussions and meetings with key customers to address quality topics and enhance alignment on expectations.

• A university or university of applied science degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or comparable
• At least 10+ years of experience in Quality Management in a technical environment and/or Electronic & Semiconductor assembly/Research & Development/Engineering with product and technology development focus.
• Experience with PCB power module and module manufacturing, and ODMs
• Fundamental knowledge on JEDEC, IEC, AEC and ISO qualification standards for modules and their applications as a strong plus
• Excellent communication skills and able to work in a cross functional dynamic environment
• Experience in customer communication and fluent English skills

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

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