Engineer Power Architecture for Automotive Microcontroller

Infineon has ambitious plans to develop our next automotive microcontroller (MCU) product generation. Do you want to shape the future of smarter, safer and connected cars by solving complex technical challenges? Then we have a great opportunity for you As a Power Architect, you will act as a leader in our Platform Architecture team to define scalable and competitive architecture solutions of our novel automotive platforms. With this position you will join our Technical Ladder: a special career path for those who share innovative ideas, demonstrate comprehensive technical knowledge, show thought leadership, possess problem solving abilities and are able to create business value.

Job Description

In your new role you will:

• Define product requirements and technical risk management for the SoC power supply architecture , including thermal aspects
• Conduct feasibility studies and propose appropriate methodologies for defining the power architecture
• Drive architecture documentation and review with stakeholders
• Drive innovation regarding advanced power saving techniques under automotive-specific boundary conditions
• Cooperate closely with lead power experts and expert teams such as technical marketing, platform lead architects, SW/FW development, design and test teams

Your Profile

You have a clear notion of how innovation contributes to the commercial success of the company, you constantly gain new insights by questioning existing assumptions and you inspire others for your ideas explaining even complex issues in a clear and convincing manner. Furthermore, you accept responsibility and accountability for decisions, and you are open to new challenges without knowing the right path to a solution in advance. If you remain aware of the big picture even in complex situations and take decisions despite uncertain circumstances, then you should join our team

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, physics or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as concept or system engineer in the area of MCU/SoC power supply architecture or implementation
• Knowledge in state-of the-art SoC power supply and power saving techniques , power-performance trade-offs on architecture and design level, control theory for dynamic power and thermal management
• Understanding of platform and system-level power supply and thermal dependencies , i.e. power management ICs (PMICs), external memories and high-speed communication interfaces
• Hands-on experience in product architecture documentation and requirements management
• Functional Safety and Security experience is a plus e.g. experience with development according to ISO26262 or IEC61508 and ISO21434
• Ability to understand platform development trade-offs and negotiate with different stakeholders
• The ability to work in cross-functional teams and a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent English communication skills , both written and verbal. Knowledge of German is an advantage

Contact:

Bárbara Pinto, LinkedIn

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As a leading automotive microcontroller vendor, the Infineon business line Automotive Microcontroller (ATV MC) offers the industry's most comprehensive microcontroller and software portfolio. The three major product families, AURIX, TRAVEO and PSoC, provide the newest innovation in performance, connectivity, power consumption, safety and security.

We enable the latest advancements in the dynamic automotive market, such as vehicle electrification, automated driving and driver information & interaction. Being at the core of transformation, we pave the way for new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and dependable computing, as well as higher levels of connectivity, security and user experience. So, join us to create a better future together.

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