[Hiring] Senior Principal R&D Engineer @Littelfuse

Role Description

As a Senior Principal R&D Engineer (f/m/d), you will serve as a recognized technical expert driving innovation and technology development for High Voltage Power Semiconductor device platforms. In this highly influential role, you will:

• Drive the definition of technology roadmaps and long-term strategies for High Voltage Power Semiconductor device platforms.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive opportunities.
• Assess and influence the alignment of device technologies with customer and application requirements.
• Generate intellectual property through patents and technical publications.
• Serve as the company's technical expert for critical device and technology challenges.
• Lead complex technology development projects from concept through production release.
• Utilize TCAD and other modeling tools to develop innovative device architectures.
• Define, evaluate, and develop novel device concepts and technology platforms.
• Resolve complex process integration and manufacturability challenges.
• Solve critical yield, reliability, and process-related issues.
• Lead technical problem-solving workshops and design reviews.
• Provide technical reviews and guidance for strategic development projects.
• Establish best practices for power semiconductor development and technical problem solving.
• Mentor and develop R&D engineers across multiple semiconductor device disciplines.
• Support teams developing next-generation device concepts and technologies.
• Build organizational capability in device physics, TCAD simulation, and power semiconductor technologies.
• Provide strategic technical direction for technology investment decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Applications, and Operations teams.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support strategic customer engagements involving advanced technology evaluations and technical discussions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Semiconductor Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of R&D experience within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with high-voltage (>1000V) IGBT and MOSFET technologies; experience with wide bandgap semiconductor technologies is highly desirable.
• Deep expertise in device physics, TCAD simulations, process integration, reliability, and characterization.
• Proven ability to lead complex technology development activities and solve challenging technical problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Passion for innovation, technical excellence, and mentoring engineering talent.

Requirements

• For this position, we offer a gross annual salary of approximately €120,000 to €160,000. The final compensation package will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Development opportunities.

Company Description

At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute.