Senior Director, IGBT Technology Development - Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Originally posted 12 October 2026 by the employer.
Focus on silicon IGBT technologies for industrial and automotive power conversion applications.
About the role
This role involves leading the development and qualification of silicon IGBT technologies for industrial and automotive power conversion applications. This leadership position is critical for the commercialization of power semiconductor devices.
What you'll do
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of device, process integration and industrialization engineers.
- Drive the development and qualification of IGBT technologies and initial product implementations.
- Define and execute technology and product roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Operations, and Business Units.
- Proactively manage risks to ensure successful project execution.
- Communicate project status, risks, and forecasts to internal teams and executive leadership.
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in high-voltage power semiconductor device development and processing.
- Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and technology development programs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience with systematic risk management and problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, DOE, 8D, and RCCA.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Skills: IGBT technology, power semiconductor device, power conversion, device physics, fabrication processes
This role has been open 2 days — well below the 84-day median for Power Electronics roles.
Power Electronics · Power Management
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Open roles in category
65
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Median days open
84 d
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Median salary
$158k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | onsemi | All employers we track in this specialty (65 roles · 21 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 4 | 65 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 50 | 1412 · 104 employers |
| Median days open | 134 d | 84 d (+50 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $158k |
Skills observed across this category: IGBT technology, power semiconductor device, power conversion, device physics, fabrication processes
Who's hiring in this category
- Renesas Electronics · 12 open roles · median 88 d
- Qualcomm · 8 open roles · median 63 d
- Analog Devices · 6 open roles · median 92 d
- Monolithic Power Systems · 6 open roles · median 209 d
- AMD · 4 open roles · median 74 d
- Infineon Technologies · 4 open roles · median 98 d
How we counted: 65 open Power Electronics (Power Management) roles from 21 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family row. Figures refresh nightly.