About this role
Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year
Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related fieldStrong background in power electronics from low voltage up to 1200VProven hands-on hardware development experience, including design, bring-up, debug, and validationExperience with GaN or SiC, preferredStrong system-level mindset linking application and device behaviorExperience in benchmarking and performance analysisUnderstanding of AI and data center power, a plusUnderstanding of motor control, including humanoid robotics, a plusAbility to manage hardware and software development end to endPractical, lab-oriented, problem-solving approachStrong communication skills and global customer engagement capability Responsibilities: Own application projects end to end, including specification, design, development, validation, and deploymentDevelop hardware and software evaluation platforms to demonstrate GaN performance in real conditionsPerform in-application validation and characterization aligned with system requirementsConduct benchmarking across silicon, silicon carbide, and GaN in efficiency, power density, thermal behavior, and system performanceDrive system-level analysis and optimization by translating use cases into actionable insightsDrive product definition with Marketing and GaN R&D using application-driven insightsAct as the central technical authority for customers, supporting deep-dive technical discussions, design reviews, and in-depth application analysisGenerate data-driven technical content such as application notes, reference designs, and documentationCollaborate with leading research institutes and universities on advanced application R&D projectsRepresent the company at academic and industry technical GaN events Technologies: AIHardwareSupportMarketingNetworkRobotics More:
We are Nexperia, and this Principal Product Applications Engineer role sits within TeamNexperia in Manchester. We offer flexible working hours, the possibility of overtime reduction to support work-life balance, an unlimited employment contract, competitive salary, supplementary voluntary employee benefits, and a wide range of training and career development options. Our benefits also include retirement provisions, travel allowance for public transport tickets, company events, sports and leisure activities, and employee discounts. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, reasonable adjustments where needed, and employee resource groups such as Pride Network Group and global and local Womens groups.
last updated 40 week of 2026