Field Applications Engineer; FAE - Strategic SiC Power Platforms - West Coast

Position: Field Applications Engineer (FAE) - Strategic SiC Power Platforms - West Coast
## Field Applications Engineer (FAE) - Strategic SiC Power Platforms
- West Coast Applyremote type:
Remote locations:
Durham, North Carolina time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
26-580

Wolfspeed, the FAE role must clearly reflect:  200mm SiC manufacturing leadership  System-level power conversion expertise  Strategic capacity allocation mindset  AI / Data Center high-efficiency power opportunity  Global coordination tied to Mohawk Valley ramp     Field Application Engineer (FAE) – Strategic SiC Power Platforms
- West Coast

Location:

Remote  Organization:
Wolfspeed – Power Products

Reports To:

Brandon Sbert     

Position Overview  Wolfspeed is the global leader in Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology, enabling the next generation of high-efficiency power conversion across Automotive, Industrial & Energy, and Data Center & AI infrastructure.  We are seeking a Field Application Engineer (FAE) to serve as the primary technical interface between Wolfspeed and our West Coast customers. This role is critical in driving scalable SiC design wins, ensuring flawless execution from design-in through high-volume production, and coordinating technical alignment across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.  

This position requires deep power electronics expertise, strong global coordination capability, and the ability to influence platform-level decisions in high-growth end markets.
Strategic Focus Areas  Industrial & Energy (renewables, ESS, motor drives, HVDC)  Data Centers & AI (high-density power supplies, AI accelerators, server infrastructure)     

Key Responsibilities  Technical Leadership  Act as the global technical lead for assigned West Coast customers supporting Wolfspeed SiC programs.  Coordinate cross-regional FAE, sales, and engineering teams to ensure consistent messaging and execution.  Support scalable platform adoption across multiple geographies and manufacturing sites.  Drive alignment between customer design teams and Wolfspeed product, quality, and operations teams.
SiC Application & System Expertise  Provide system-level guidance on:  SiC MOSFET and module implementation  Switching optimization and gate drive design  Thermal performance and power density optimization  EMI mitigation and layout best practices  Support automotive-grade qualification and reliability requirements (AEC-Q, PPAP, mission profiles).  Influence early architecture decisions to maximize SiC performance advantages.
End-Market Platform Expansion  Identify and drive platform-level opportunities across a broad customer base.  Promote design reuse and scalable architectures across Automotive, Energy, and AI infrastructure programs.  Support AI data center power transitions toward higher efficiency and higher switching frequencies enabled by SiC.
Cross-Functional Coordination  Collaborate closely with:  Device Engineering  Product Marketing  Quality & Reliability  Operations (including Mohawk Valley production ramp)  Supply Chain and Capacity Planning  Proactively manage escalations, risk mitigation, and design validation activities.  Provide structured feedback into Wolfspeed’s product roadmap based on end-market insights.
Customer Engagement & Executive Support  Lead technical design reviews, workshops, and failure analysis discussions.  Support customer audits and executive technical engagements.  Travel internationally as needed to support key customer milestones and strategic programs.
Qualifications  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.  5+ years of experience in power electronics applications, FAE, or system design roles.  Strong expertise in:  SiC MOSFETs and power modules  High-voltage power conversion (400V–1200V+)  Thermal and switching performance optimization  Experience supporting Automotive, Industrial Power, or Data Center applications.  Demonstrated ability to coordinate across global regions and influence large EMS organizations.  

Strong communication skills capable of engaging both engineers and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Experience  Automotive qualification processes (AEC-Q, ISO 26262 familiarity).  Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing ramp and…