Applications Engineer at Cree

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Here’s the Gist:

As an Applications Engineer for the Industrial & Energy business, you will be responsible for pre- and post-sales technical support for both existing and new customers for various applications, especially for EV fast chargers, energy storage systems, renewable energy power conversion, grid tied power electronics, and power supplies. A successful candidate will have a strong technical skill for designing high frequency power converters and experience directly supporting customers with technical product specifications, product selection, system design, reliability, quality, and manufacturing process.

The Day-to-Day:

• Assist customer design engineers to successfully incorporate Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide die, discrete devices, and power modules in their products. Provide remote and on-site customer support.

• Be a leader in designing, developing, and documenting reference and demonstration platforms for SiC Power product target applications.

• Develop and present materials at technical seminars, tradeshows and distributor trainings.

• Support new product launches, including training for Wolfspeed sales engineers and regional channel partners.

• Provide marketing department and product managers with consolidated customer requirements to define new products and product enhancements.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree with relevant experience.

• Understanding of power circuit topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC).

• Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout for minimal stray inductance, placement strategies for high switching speed, and high-power applications.

• Experience in developing thermal management approaches for power electronics.

• Experience in simulation tools (Spice, PLECS, etc) for power conversion.

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

This role requires on-site presence in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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