Matt Griffen
About Matt Griffen
Matt Griffen is a Field Application Engineer at ON Semiconductor with a background in Electrical Engineering. He has extensive experience in power electronics and has worked for several prominent companies in the automotive and semiconductor industries.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Matt Griffen has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Field Application Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on producing power electronics characterized by high power density, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. His responsibilities include managing multiple power electronic components throughout their production and pre-production life cycle stages. Griffen applies Design for Six Sigma methodologies to enhance project outcomes and ensure quality standards are met.
Education and Expertise
Matt Griffen holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in power electronics, particularly in bidirectional AC to DC high-frequency power conversion devices and DC to DC converters.
Background in Engineering
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Matt Griffen had a diverse career in engineering. He worked at General Motors as a Power Electronics Design Release Engineer from 2007 to 2011, where he analyzed electronic systems and maintained technical requirements. He then served as a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Continental Automotive Systems from 2011 to 2015, focusing on technical data analysis and cost reduction studies. Following that, he was an Electrified Powertrain Specialist at BorgWarner Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Matt Griffen has specialized in Quality Assurance and Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis. He has utilized lessons learned from past projects to improve current and future designs. His work includes developing alternate design solutions for engineering challenges and conducting technical data analysis to support project goals. Griffen's ability to manage multiple power electronic parts has contributed to the success of various engineering initiatives.