Power Application Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Power Application Engineer (Semiconductors): Developing and deploying reliable power protection, distribution, and control solutions for high-growth markets with an accent on AI infrastructure and telecom power architectures. Focus on designing and validating MOSFET-based circuits, creating technical reference designs, and acting as a technical interface for strategic global customers.

Location: Must be based in Manchester, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices annually, focused on power electronics for automotive, industrial, and computing sectors.

What you will do

• Design, debug, and validate MOSFET-based circuits for high-current systems.
• Create technical literature, demo boards, reference designs, and simulation tools for 48V power distribution architectures.
• Translate customer requirements and application trends into new product specifications and roadmap inputs.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert in customer meetings, training sessions, and industry-facing activities.
• Collaborate with global sales teams, field application engineers, and product managers to shape application strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Physics, or a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in power electronics with the ability to operate as a technical authority.
• Legal right and willingness to travel globally to key technology hubs.
• Interest in AI infrastructure and data center power systems.

Nice to have

• Expertise in circuit simulation tools like LTspice, PSpice, or SIMPLIS.
• Experience with PCB design and thermal design.
• Knowledge of high-current MOSFET operation, SOA, and transient analysis.
• Background in automotive, telecom, or industrial high-reliability power systems.

Culture & Benefits

• 33 days annual leave and enhanced parental leave.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and 9% contributory pension scheme.
• Professional development including funded academic support up to PhD level.
• On-site medical centre and subsidised canteen.
• Commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035 and active diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Hiring process

• Recruiter review.
• 45-minute technical interview via Teams.
• 60-minute competency and behavioural interview onsite.