Leon Zhang
About Leon Zhang
Leon Zhang is a Senior Principal Design Engineer at onsemi, specializing in power semiconductor devices and electric vehicle applications. He has extensive experience in automotive standards and holds degrees in Physics and an MBA.
Work at Onsemi
Currently, Leon Zhang serves as a Senior Principal Design Engineer at Onsemi, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on designing and integrating modules for electric vehicle traction inverters. His expertise includes setting up test platforms and simulating power semiconductor devices, which are essential for the development of advanced automotive applications. Prior to this role, he worked as a Principal Application Engineer at Onsemi from 2013 to 2022, where he contributed to various projects related to power semiconductor devices.
Education and Expertise
Leon Zhang holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Nanjing University and an MBA from Arizona State University, where he studied Marketing. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and business. He possesses extensive expertise in benchmarking and validating power semiconductor devices, particularly in the context of automotive applications. His knowledge of automotive standards, such as AQG324, supports his work in ensuring compliance and performance in semiconductor applications.
Background in Automotive Semiconductor Applications
Leon Zhang has a strong background in automotive semiconductor applications, especially in the area of electric vehicle traction motor driving. His experience includes working on the design and integration of power semiconductor modules that are critical for the performance of electric vehicles. This focus on automotive applications has been a significant aspect of his career, allowing him to contribute to advancements in electric vehicle technology.
Previous Experience at BYD
Before joining Onsemi, Leon Zhang worked at BYD as an Analogue IC Designer from 2004 to 2010. During his six years at BYD in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, he gained valuable experience in the design and development of integrated circuits. This role helped him build a solid foundation in semiconductor technology, which he has leveraged throughout his career in the automotive sector.
Language Proficiency
Leon Zhang is fluent in both English and Mandarin. This bilingual ability enhances his cross-cultural communication skills, which are beneficial in collaborative engineering projects. His language proficiency allows him to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders in the global semiconductor industry.