Semiconductor and EV Grid Applications Engineer

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Keysight Technologies is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Semiconductor, EV & Grid Applications Engineer to support the growth of our Semiconductor Characterization, Power Semiconductor, Electric Vehicle (EV), Power Grid, Test Automation, and General-Purpose Instrument businesses in South Asia Pacific region.

In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with semiconductor manufacturers, research institutes, power electronics companies, EV ecosystem partners, utilities, universities, and engineering organizations to deploy and optimize Keysight test and measurement solutions.

The successful candidate will primarily support semiconductor characterization applications utilizing Keysight's industry-leading Semiconductor Parametric product portfolio, while also supporting solutions for power semiconductor testing, EV component validation, grid modernization initiatives, test automation, and general-purpose instrumentation.

As a trusted technical resource, you will help customers improve measurement accuracy, accelerate product development cycles, enhance product quality, and increase engineering productivity through effective application of Keysight's technologies and software solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Customer Technical Support

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for Keysight semiconductor characterization, power electronics, EV, grid, and general-purpose test solutions. Serve as a primary technical interface for customers across R&D, product engineering, test engineering, reliability engineering, manufacturing engineering, and academia. Understand customer measurement challenges and recommend appropriate hardware, software, and workflow solutions. Conduct product demonstrations, customer evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, and technical workshops. Support system installation, configuration, commissioning, and user training.
• Semiconductor Device Characterization Applications
• Support customers utilizing Keysight's semiconductor characterization solutions including:
  • Semiconductor Parametric Analyzers and SMU’s
  • Wafer-Level Characterization Systems
  • Reliability Test Solutions

2. Semiconductor Research and Advanced Device Applications

• Support characterization and validation of:
  • CMOS devices
  • Memory devices
  • Compound semiconductors
  • Wide bandgap devices
  • SiC devices
  • GaN devices
  • Power MOSFETs
  • IGBTs
  • Emerging semiconductor technologies
• Assist customers in developing measurement methodologies for:
  • IV characterization
  • CV characterization
  • Reliability testing
  • Pulsed IV testing
  • Device parameter extraction

3. Power Semiconductor, EV & Grid Applications

• Support technical engagements involving:
  • Power Semiconductor Testing
  • Device characterization and validation
  • Dynamic and static measurements
  • Power conversion efficiency analysis
  • Wide bandgap semiconductor validation
• Electric Vehicle Applications
  • EV component testing
  • Battery test applications
  • Charging infrastructure testing
  • Power electronics validation
• Power Grid Applications
  • Smart grid technologies
  • Grid modernization projects
  • Renewable energy integration testing
  • Utility and energy research applications
• Work with customers to establish repeatable and accurate measurement workflows that improve engineering productivity and product reliability.

4. General Purpose Instruments & Oscilloscope Solutions

• Provide application support for:
  • Oscilloscopes (Entry to Mid-Range Platforms)
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Power Supplies
  • Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generators
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Electronic Loads
  • Basic RF Test Equipment
• Assist customers with:
  • Instrument selection
  • Measurement setup
  • Troubleshooting
  • Best practices
  • Application optimization

5. Test Automation & Software Solutions

• Support customers implementing automated test solutions using:
  • PathWave Software Platform
  • BenchVue Software
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • LabVIEW
  • SCPI-based automation frameworks
• Developing and modifying automation examples
• Assisting with test sequence development
• Instrument integration and connectivity
• Measurement data collection and reporting
• Automated validation workflows
• Help customers improve test efficiency, repeatability, and throughput through automation best practices.

6. Business & Team Collaboration

• Partner closely with sales teams to identify technical opportunities and support account growth. Participate in customer visits, seminars, technical roadshows, and application workshops. Collaborate with regional application engineers, product specialists, marketing teams, and R&D organizations. Provide feedback on customer requirements, market trends, and competitive activities. Maintain technical awareness of developments in semiconductor technologies, power electronics, EV systems, and energy infrastructure. Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Power Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in Applications Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Device Characterization, Power Electronics Engineering and Experience with semiconductor characterization and laboratory instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable engaging with engineers, researchers, and decision-makers
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities, strong customer-focused mindset, team-oriented and collaborative.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Semiconductor device characterization, SMU and parameter analyzer measurements
• SiC and GaN power devices, Power electronics, Electric vehicle technologies, Battery systems, Energy and power systems, Laboratory test and measurement instrumentation
• Test automation software
• Familiarity with:
  • IV/CV measurements, Device reliability testing, Wafer-level testing, Oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems, Instrument control and automation, Software & Programming
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, Instrument automation frameworks
• Willingness to travel within South Asia Pacific is required.
• Ability to support customer engagements, training activities, and regional technical events.

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1. Customer Technical Support

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for Keysight semiconductor characterization, power electronics, EV, grid, and general-purpose test solutions. Serve as a primary technical interface for customers across R&D, product engineering, test engineering, reliability engineering, manufacturing engineering, and academia. Understand customer measurement challenges and recommend appropriate hardware, software, and workflow solutions. Conduct product demonstrations, customer evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, and technical workshops. Support system installation, configuration, commissioning, and user training.
• Semiconductor Device Characterization Applications
• Support customers utilizing Keysight's semiconductor characterization solutions including:
  • Semiconductor Parametric Analyzers and SMU’s
  • Wafer-Level Characterization Systems
  • Reliability Test Solutions

2. Semiconductor Research and Advanced Device Applications

• Support characterization and validation of:
  • CMOS devices
  • Memory devices
  • Compound semiconductors
  • Wide bandgap devices
  • SiC devices
  • GaN devices
  • Power MOSFETs
  • IGBTs
  • Emerging semiconductor technologies
• Assist customers in developing measurement methodologies for:
  • IV characterization
  • CV characterization
  • Reliability testing
  • Pulsed IV testing
  • Device parameter extraction

3. Power Semiconductor, EV & Grid Applications

• Support technical engagements involving:
  • Power Semiconductor Testing
  • Device characterization and validation
  • Dynamic and static measurements
  • Power conversion efficiency analysis
  • Wide bandgap semiconductor validation
• Electric Vehicle Applications
  • EV component testing
  • Battery test applications
  • Charging infrastructure testing
  • Power electronics validation
• Power Grid Applications
  • Smart grid technologies
  • Grid modernization projects
  • Renewable energy integration testing
  • Utility and energy research applications
• Work with customers to establish repeatable and accurate measurement workflows that improve engineering productivity and product reliability.

4. General Purpose Instruments & Oscilloscope Solutions

• Provide application support for:
  • Oscilloscopes (Entry to Mid-Range Platforms)
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Power Supplies
  • Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generators
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Electronic Loads
  • Basic RF Test Equipment
• Assist customers with:
  • Instrument selection
  • Measurement setup
  • Troubleshooting
  • Best practices
  • Application optimization

5. Test Automation & Software Solutions

• Support customers implementing automated test solutions using:
  • PathWave Software Platform
  • BenchVue Software
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • LabVIEW
  • SCPI-based automation frameworks
• Developing and modifying automation examples
• Assisting with test sequence development
• Instrument integration and connectivity
• Measurement data collection and reporting
• Automated validation workflows
• Help customers improve test efficiency, repeatability, and throughput through automation best practices.

6. Business & Team Collaboration

• Partner closely with sales teams to identify technical opportunities and support account growth. Participate in customer visits, seminars, technical roadshows, and application workshops. Collaborate with regional application engineers, product specialists, marketing teams, and R&D organizations. Provide feedback on customer requirements, market trends, and competitive activities. Maintain technical awareness of developments in semiconductor technologies, power electronics, EV systems, and energy infrastructure. Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor's or Master's, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Power Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in Applications Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Device Characterization, Power Electronics Engineering and Experience with semiconductor characterization and laboratory instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable engaging with engineers, researchers, and decision-makers
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities, strong customer-focused mindset, team-oriented and collaborative.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Semiconductor device characterization, SMU and parameter analyzer measurements
• SiC and GaN power devices, Power electronics, Electric vehicle technologies, Battery systems, Energy and power systems, Laboratory test and measurement instrumentation
• Test automation software
• Familiarity with:
  • IV/CV measurements, Device reliability testing, Wafer-level testing, Oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems, Instrument control and automation, Software & Programming
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, Instrument automation frameworks
• Willingness to travel within South Asia Pacific is required.
• Ability to support customer engagements, training activities, and regional technical events.

Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***