Principal Mechanical Engineer – AI Data Center Power Electronics (f/m/div) Full-time

You have a passion for cutting-edge technologies and want to collaborate with industry leaders in an innovative environment to shape the future of power electronics for AI data centers. Then watch out: We at Infineon have a great opportunity waiting for you. We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Power Electronics Mechanical Engineer to join our talented team in Villach. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of power solutions tailored for AI data centers. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and performance of our power modules/solutions, supporting the growing demand for high-performance computing and AI applications.

Job description:

In your job job you will:

• Design mechanical systems & power modules, ensuring optimal performance, thermal management, and reliability for AI data centers
• Develop and validate mechanical concepts considering materials, manufacturing, and assembly
• Collaborate with customer engineering teams for seamless integration of Infineon’s solutions
• Work with suppliers to enhance design and manufacturability
• Perform mechanical simulations to predict behavior and refine designs
• Drive fast-prototype fabrication and test for performance and durability
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness with manufacturing teams
• Document design processes, test results and technical specifications with cross-functional teams

Your Profile:

You want to work with new technologies and are eager to contribute to sustainable solutions that address global challenges in energy efficiency and AI-driven computing. You further define yourself through clear communication skills, ensuring collaboration within your new team and thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiences.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, especially in power electronics
• Skilled in power electronics assembly processes like soldering, dispensing, encapsulation, and surface mounting
• Familiarity with industry suppliers and landscape is a plus
• Proficient in CAD software and simulation tool
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, fluent in English; German is a plus

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group I (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2024.pdf). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

Why Us:

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
Are you in?

-Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) drives leading-edge power management, sensing, and data transfer capabilities –

The PSS division powers decarbonization and digitalization with a wide range of energy-efficient and digital solutions. PSS semiconductors help avoid carbon emissions, use resources sustainably, manage power effectively and intelligently, give ‘things’ smart senses, and process data quickly and reliably. The portfolio includes power, connectivity, RF, and sensor system technologies to develop smaller, lighter, smarter, and more efficient solutions for consumer devices, smart home/building applications, robotics, computing and data centers, charging devices, power tools, and much more.

The next generation of silicon and wide-bandgap (SiC and GaN) solutions provides unparalleled performance and reliability for 5G, big data, and renewable energy applications. These materials are paving the way for further energy and carbon savings. Highly precise XENSIV™ sensor solutions are enabling IoT devices to react intuitively to their surroundings for seamless user interactions while audio amplifiers bring exceptional sound experiences to smart speakers and other audio use cases.

Click here for more information about working at PSS with interesting employee and management insights and an overview with more #PSSDreamJobs.

At Infineon in Villach you shape the technologies of tomorrow and work in an international environment with more than 4.700 colleagues from over 70 nations. Your personal contribution will be valued and appreciated as the cornerstones of our success. And all that in beautiful surroundings which guarantee a high quality of life.

The City of Villach is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province, in close proximity to the Italian and Slovenian border. Due to its particular geographic location and the outstanding natural beauty of the region, Villach and the whole province of Carinthia have for generations been popular holiday destinations for people from all over the world. Living in Austria also has many social, health-care-related and economic perks. The country’s social and health care system is among the best in the world and for decades numerous international surveys have singled out Austria as a particularly safe and wealthy country with a high quality of life. Villach benefits from its status as a “small town”, offering everyday living at affordable prices in an outstanding setting.

Find out what you like most about Villach and join us:
https://www.welcome2villach.at/

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant’s experience and skills.
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