Sean Gibson
About Sean Gibson
Sean Gibson is a Senior Field Applications Engineer specializing in automotive power and electric vehicle technology at onsemi, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Wayne State University and has extensive experience in power semiconductors and related applications.
Work at Onsemi
Sean Gibson currently holds the position of Senior Field Applications Engineer in the Automotive Power and Electric Vehicle (EV) division at Onsemi. He has been with the company since 2023 and operates in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. In this role, he specializes in power semiconductors tailored for automotive applications, focusing on identifying and qualifying business expansion opportunities within the electric mobility systems sector.
Education and Expertise
Sean Gibson is pursuing a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Wayne State University, which he began in 2023. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies in 2018. His academic background supports his proficiency in Si-IGBT and SiC-MOSFET transistor technology, as well as his expertise in battery management systems and Li-Ion cell balancing.
Background
Sean Gibson has a diverse professional background in the engineering field. He worked as a Special Projects Engineer at DTE Energy for five months in 2014 and gained experience as a Co-op Engineer at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems in 2015. He also served as an Application Engineer for Power Semiconductors at DENSO from 2017 to 2023, following a year as an Apprentice Engineer II at the same company. His early experience includes a role in guest services at The Henry Ford in 2013.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sean Gibson has developed skills in power module packaging, design strategy, and electrical and thermal reliability analysis. He has experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication and processing methods, contributing to the development of intelligent power devices for body electronics control of vehicle electronic control units (ECUs). His work reflects a commitment to advancing technologies that support a carbon-neutral society.