Senior Technical Marketing Manager

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Senior Technical Marketing Manager  Location: Candidates based in  San Jose, CA  or  Phoenix, AZ  are preferred. We are also open to considering candidates located remotely in the US. Department: Strategic Marketing / Automotive Power Solutions Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Marketing Manager to lead the definition, strategy, and architectural development of advanced power electronics system solutions for the Industrial and AI Data Center markets. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive innovation at the intersection of power electronics, functional safety, and system integration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation power electronics platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams and OEM/ Tier 1 partners to deliver robust, scalable, and standards-compliant system architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of working closely with  Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/ Tier 1, contributing to the  definition and development of complex, system-level architectures. This includes cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to align technical requirements with product strategy and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Lead system architecture definition  for next-generation power electronics solutions, ensuring alignment with functional safety, performance, and scalability requirements. Expertise in Driver, controllers used in AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion topologies is a key requirement. Collaborate with OEMs and internal cross-functional teams  (including product, design, systems, software, and validation) to define and refine system-level requirements and interfaces. Drive  end-to-end architectural decisions, from concept through production, balancing trade-offs across power, sense & control, thermal, cost, and safety constraints. Work with the Functional safety team to ensure compliance with  ISO 26262, UL safety  and other relevant automotive or Industrial safety standards. Functional safety experience is good to have but not mandatory. Translate customer and market requirements into  robust, modular, and reusable system architectures  that support long-term product roadmaps. Provide  technical leadership and mentorship  to systems engineering teams, guiding best practices in architecture modeling, safety analysis, and system validation. Stay current with  industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, and integrate relevant innovations into architectural planning. Required Qualifications: Proven experience in  power electronics systems  focusing on Drivers and controllers for AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion topologies and architecture. Strong background in  electrical and thermal modeling, simulations, and bench testing. Demonstrated leadership in leading cross-functional engineering teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into customer-ready specifications. Hands-on experience in system architecture of high voltage power electronics products in automotive safety critical applications or Industrial applications. Experience in  collaborating with Tier 1 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)  on the development and integration of  power electronics systems. This includes a deep understanding of system-level requirements, component selection, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions in complex product environments.   Preferred Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in  Electrical Engineering,  Systems Engineering, or a related field with a focus on  power electronics,  automotive systems, or  semiconductor technologies. Deep understanding of  solid-state switching technologies  (e.g., SiC, GaN) and their application in high-reliability automotive and industrial environments. Proven experience architecting systems that meet  ASIL-C/D  requirements under  ISO 26262, including development of safety concepts, technical safety requirements, and safety cases. Familiarity with power architecture in AI Datacenter of today and future   and system integration challenges. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make high-impact architectural decisions in ambiguous or evolving technical environments. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence internal teams and external partners at all levels. Prior experience representing technical strategy in  customer engagements,  industry working groups, or  standardization bodies  is a plus.   Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of power electronics in AI-DC and Automotive industries. Collaborate with world-class engineers and product leaders. Influence strategic direction and innovation in safety-critical systems.   Salary:  onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $151,455 - 272,550 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.   The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. onsemi  (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. More details about our company benefits can be found here: