Senior Engineer System Engineering Automotive

Company Description

Power Integrations: A Unique Career Destination for Engineering Talent in the Philippines

Power Integrations stands apart in the Philippine talent market through its unique combination of power electronics and power semiconductor technology, enabling engineers to work across the complete innovation cycle, from semiconductor device physics to system-level power conversion solutions. Unlike many companies that focus on only one domain, Power Integrations offers exposure to both advanced semiconductor design and real-world power electronics applications, creating a rare and highly valuable engineering experience.

1. Unique Combination of Power Electronics and Power Semiconductor Technology

Power Integrations develops the semiconductor devices and the power conversion technologies that power billions of electronic products worldwide. Engineers gain expertise in both chip-level innovation and system-level design, enabling them to solve complex challenges in energy efficiency, power density, and reliability across consumer, industrial, automotive, and renewable energy applications.

2. Deep Expertise in Semiconductor Physics

At the core of Power Integrations' innovation is a strong foundation in semiconductor physics. Employees can work on advanced device technologies, silicon processes, and high-voltage semiconductor design. This provides engineers with a deeper technical career path compared to organizations focused solely on software, manufacturing, or product integration, making it highly attractive to top electrical and electronics graduates.

3. Access to State-of-the-Art and Precision Equipment

Power Integrations invests in industry-leading laboratories, testing platforms, and precision measurement equipment that enable world-class research, development, and validation. Engineers work with advanced characterization tools and sophisticated power-testing environments, enabling them to develop technical expertise with the same technologies used by leading semiconductor companies worldwide.

Talent Value Proposition

For engineering professionals in the Philippines, Power Integrations offers the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge technologies that drive global energy efficiency and electrification.
• Build expertise spanning semiconductor physics, device design, and power electronics systems.
• Develop skills using advanced laboratory and precision engineering equipment.
• Collaborate with world-class global engineering teams on products that impact billions of devices worldwide.
• Contribute to meaningful innovations that support sustainability and the future of power conversion.

This combination of semiconductor depth, power electronics leadership, and advanced engineering infrastructure makes Power Integrations a distinctive and compelling employer for high-caliber engineering talent in the Philippines.

Job Summary 

As Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the research, characterization, and product development of power supply solutions for automotive applications. 

Specific Responsibilities 

• Perform research, development, and design of power supplies for automotive applications using the company’s products. 
• Develop techniques and methods to optimize power supplies using the company’s products and contribute to improving the PI Expert Software Suite. 
• Assist in new product development and explore new applications for PI’s IC products. 
• Design, implement, test and characterize automotive switching power supply units (PSU) using the company's products for documentation, training materials or customer requirements 
• Evaluate, document, and optimize switching power supplies built with the company’s products. 
• Provide design support and technical advice to the company's customers 
• Develop technical application materials for publication and presentation at technical conferences, industry seminars, trade magazines, and data books 
• Other duties related to the role as assigned 

Skills Required

• Excellent understanding of Power Electronics or general electronics engineering fundamentals 
• Ability to independently solve complex technical issues and guide design decisions
• Has ability to lead technical discussions, interface with customers, and mentor junior engineers
• Good written and oral communication skills with experience in technical report writing 
• Good command of spoken and written English 
• Capable of managing priorities, risks, schedules, and cross-functional activities with minimal supervision
• Good learning capability and willingness to pursue further education 
• Resilient under stress, even in challenging situations 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Team player

Background desired

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fields 
• Five (5) years of experience as a Power Supply Design Engineer or design experience in any of the following areas:
  • power converters/conversion/management
  • switch-mode power supply units (PSU)
  • inverters
  • power electronics design equipment
  • analog electronics design
  • control loop design
  • power magnetics design (transformer, chokes or inductors)
• Familiarity with automotive development processes, qualification requirements, and industry standards (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 26262, OEM requirements)
  
• Proven experience in driving products from concept, design, validation, qualification, and production release
• Customer-facing experience

• No critical project delays attributable to engineering ownership.
• Leads root cause investigations and implements effective corrective actions.
• Influences technical decisions and serves as a subject matter expert.
• Mentors junior engineers and promotes knowledge sharing.

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