Field Application Engineer; FAE – Strategic SiC Power Platforms - West Coast

Position: Field Application Engineer (FAE) – Strategic SiC Power Platforms - West Coast
** Wolfspeed**, the FAE role must clearly reflect:
* 200mm SiC manufacturing leadership
* System-level power conversion expertise
* Automotive-grade reliability discipline
* 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
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* Location:

** Bay Area (CA) Remote  
** Organization:
** Wolfspeed – Power Products  
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* Reports To:

** Matt Armstrong
** 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
*** Automotive (EV traction inverters, OBC, DC/DC, fast charging)
* 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 Wesr 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…