Technical Manager, Product Definition Engineering (PDE) (San Jose)

Location: Flexible across six design centers : San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Andover, MA, Warwick, RI, El Segundo, CA, Raleigh, NC

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As a Technical Manager, Product Definition Engineering (PDE) on our Marketing team, you'll 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.


Are you in? Your RoleKey responsibilities in your new roleIn this role as a strategic and technically accomplished leader, you will head our Product Definition Engineering (PDE) team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between customer system requirements and breakthrough power silicon. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for defining next-generation power delivery products, including digital controllers, point-of-load (POL) converters, and vertical power delivery modules (VPDMs), specifically optimized for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure.Lead, mentor, and scale an inclusive team of PDEs; foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability.Build a highly visible, customer-centric function; translate complex platform needs into actionable roadmaps and rigorous PRDs/system specs.Own requirements and set the architectural vision for digital multiphase controllers, integrated power stages (DrMOS), and advanced VPDMs (control schemes, phase scaling, telemetry, protection).Drive innovation in high-density, Low-voltage power solutions for next-gen CPUs/GPUs/AI accelerators.Ensure cross-functional alignment with IC Design, Firmware, Marketing, and Operations; lead system trade-offs (integration, efficiency vs. density, thermal) to meet performance, cost, and scalability goals.Partner with Systems Application Engineering to deliver robust validation across transient, thermal, and EMI/EMC metrics.Engage the industry (Hyperscalers, OEMs, platform architects) and provide technical advocacy and deep-dive reviews to position our products as the ecosystem’s gold standard (e.g., co-packaged power)Your ProfileQualifications and skills to help you succeedEducation: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical field), demonstrating a strong academic foundation.Experience: 10+ years in power electronics with 2+ years in technical management/leadership, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.Technical Depth: Expertise in power conversion topologies, multiphase buck converters, and digital control loops; skilled in systems-level architecture and trade-off analysis.Influence & Communication: Proven ability to sell technical concepts through data-driven analysis and simulation; brings strong technical credibility in customer-facing settings and communicates inclusively to diverse audiences.Advanced Power & Packaging (Preferred): Experience with Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) and advanced packaging (e.g., embedded/co-packaged power).Ecosystem & Firmware (Preferred): Familiarity with AI/Server power delivery and firmware interfaces such as PMBus and AVSBus.Global & Cross-Functional: Experience with international teams and Tier-1 global customers; excels in cross-functional influence and execution with a global, inclusive mindset.#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?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 applicants experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels.We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.Driving decarbonization and digitalization. Together.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.Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.In the United States, it is required to disclose a salary range to applicants. The Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate in the United States is:San Jose, CAMinimum of $247,840 base salary per year / Maximum of $340,780 base salary per yearIn addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive planAustin, TX, ELS, CA,Minimum of $233,440 base salary per year / Maximum of $320,980 base salary per yearRaleigh, NC, Andover, MA, Warwick, RIMinimum of $213,680 base salary per year / Maximum of $293,810 base salary per yearIn addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan#LI-EL1 Job Family:MarketingType of employment:Full timeDuration of employment:PermanentWorkplace type:HybridPreferred start date:2026-06-01Join As:Professional (incl. Management Positions)Is this position eligible for Hire4IFX?:YesDepartment:PS PCS