Principle Engineer

Principal Engineer Applications

As a Principal Engineer Applications in our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you work hand‑in‑hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting‑edge designs, all while building long‑lasting partnerships that thrive on success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, preferably in automotive
• Proven expertise in Automotive Ethernet technologies and Automotive Sensor/Display bridge (e.g., 100
  
  BASE‑T1, 1000
  
  BASE‑T1, 10
  
  BASE‑T1S, Multi Gig)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Ethernet PHYs and switches
  • Network protocols: TCP/IP, AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, DoIP
  • Signal integrity and high‑speed design principles
  • Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, protocol analyzers)
  • Working directly with automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Serve as the lead technical advisor for assigned OEM and Tier‑1 customers
• Drive design‑in and design‑win activities for Automotive Ethernet PHYs, switches, and associated products
• Provide system‑level guidance on in‑vehicle networking architectures (zonal, domain, backbone)
• Support customer bring‑up, debugging, and optimization in hardware and software domains
• Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions
• Assist customers in schematic design reviews, layout recommendations, and signal integrity considerations
• Support compliance with automotive standards (OPEN Alliance, IEEE 802.3, 100/1000
  
  BASE‑T1, 10
  
  BASE‑T1S, Multi Gig Ethernet, Asymmetrical Multi Gig Ethernet, etc.)
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues across hardware, firmware, and network layers
• Develop and deliver application notes, design guides, and reference implementations
• Act as the voice of the customer within the company to influence product roadmap and features
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product marketing, and quality teams
• Provide detailed feedback on silicon performance, specifications, and customer requirements
• Support failure analysis and root‑cause investigations
• Contribute to revenue growth through successful design wins and customer retention
• Support account teams in pre‑sales technical strategy and positioning
• Identify new opportunities in emerging automotive architectures (ADAS, autonomous, SDV)

Livonia, MI – Minimum of $157,400 per year / Maximum of $216,400 per year.

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.