Technical Project Lead

Our client, an industry leader in advanced power electronics, is seeking a Technical Project Lead to join their team. As a Technical Project Lead, you will be part of the Application and Device Engineering organization supporting cross-functional initiatives that strengthen customer acquisition and enable sustainable, lasting technical customer communication. The ideal candidate will bring a customer-first mindset, strong technical project leadership, and a structured, results-oriented approach that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Technical Project Lead

Location:Roseville, California

Pay Range:$140000 - $160000

What's the Job?

• Lead and coordinate complex customer projects from the acquisition phase through specification and into mass production, with a strong focus on SiC power transistors (chips and discretes).
• Serve as the technical point of contact for strategic customers (OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers) to support the use and integration of SiC products into applications such as traction inverters, charging systems, solar inverters, and industrial drives.
• Research the competitive worldwide SiC market and proactively consult customers based on their requirements, translating insights into actionable technical direction.
• Collect, analyze, and translate customer requirements into technical specifications and product strategies, then provide roadmap input based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Create and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for customers, conferences, and internal teams, and coordinate internal resources across R&D, Applications, Quality, Production, and Sales to ensure timely delivery.

What's Needed?

• Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Semiconductor Physics, or a comparable field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in technical project management or as an application engineer in power electronics, ideally with a focus on power semiconductors.
• Sound knowledge of Silicon Carbide (SiC) power transistors (MOSFETs, diodes) and their applications, including understanding of switching behavior, thermal management, gate driving, and parasitics.
• Proven experience in customer interaction in a technical consulting or project manager role, with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a structured, results-oriented way of working, including willingness to travel for customer meetings and conferences (up to 30%).

What's in it for me?

• Bonus opportunities.
• Benefits package available.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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