14:15 – 14:35
Advanced packaging essential for full utilization of SiC semiconductors
Whether Si or SiC is the desired chip technology for an application, advanced packaging is needed to fully utilize and optimize the chip performance. Packaging must be designed for peak loads, though benefits of SiC are at average load. Semikron Danfoss has the technologies needed for the future need of high performance power electronics allowing electrification – in both industry and automotive – to scale up for a sustainable and decarbonized future.
Dominic Dorfner, Ph.D.
Semikron Danfoss
PhD in Semiconductor Physics, Executive Education at INSEAD
P&L responsibility as Managing Director and Business Unit leader
Electrifying the world via Automotive & Industrial Power Modules
Management consulting with focus on Engineered products & HighTech
Experience
Semikron Danfoss: SVP and Head of Division Automotive since June 2023
Heading the global Division Automotive at Semikron Danfoss.
Full P&L responsibility incl. Sales, Business Development, Product and Project Management, Research & Development, Production / Supply-Chain, Quality, Controlling and HR.
Product scope: Power Modules for Automotive and Commercial Vehicle applications.
Semikron Danfoss: SVP and Head of Division Solutions & Systems Sept 2022 -June 2023
Heading the global Division Solutions & Systems at Semikron Danfoss (after merger).
Full P&L responsibility incl. Sales, Business Development, Product and Project Management,Research & Development, Production / Supply-Chain, Quality, Controlling and HR.
Product scope: Power Electronics Systems for Industrial and Automotive for multiple applications incl. Solar, Wind, Commercial vehicles, Material handling, Charging, Storage, Motor drives, and more.
Danfoss Silicon Power: VP and Head of Business Unit Industry & Renewables May 2021 – Sept 2022
Heading the global Industry & Renewables Business Unit at Danfoss Silicon Power (prior merger).
Product scope: Semiconductor Power Modules and Systems for multiple industries including Solar, Wind, Motor drives, Healthcare and more.
Fraunhofer Institute ISIT: Member of the Advisory Board since February 2022
Part of Advisory Board (Kuratorium) Frauenhofer Institute for Silicon Technology in Itzehoe.
Voith Turbo: Senior Vice President / Head of International Plants April 2017 – April 2021
Heading international production plants in China, India, Germany and the “Value Chain” team(localizations & Task-Forces). Located in Shanghai / China, Board-member in India.
Responsibility includes Supply-Chain Management, Production and Assembly, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, HSE. Overall size: >350m€ Sales, >1,000 FTE. Report to COO Voith Turbo.
Product scope: Rail gearboxes, couplers, front-noses, commercial vehicle components such as retarders, industrial gear-boxes and couplings – New built and Service.
Voith Turbo Schneider Propulsion GmbH & Co KG: Managing Director Nov 2015 – April 2017
Managing Director / Geschäftsführer of the Voith Turbo Business Unit “Marine”; global responsibility for Sales, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Service and Finance & Admin. Report to CEO Mobility
Voith Turbo: Senior Vice President Business Development Nov 2014 – Nov 2015
Head of Voith Turbo Business Development / Strategy and “VT 2020” (program to regain growth and increase competitiveness across business units and regions). Team size of 15 employees. Report toCEO Voith Turbo
Voith GmbH: Project Manager Corporate Development July 2014 – Oct 2014
Project Manager in the Voith Corporate Development team
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants: Senior Project Manager Jan 2009 – June 2014
Competence Center (Industry focus): Engineered Products & HighTech
Expertise: Corporate & business development, growth strategies / M&A, Sales-up initiatives, Operations / performance improvements, Turn-around
Global coverage: Germany, US, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, France, UK, Eastern Europe Member of the “Challenge Club” (internal leadership program for Top-performer)
Generation next Consulting Aug 2006 – Dec 2007
Founder and Managing Director of generation next consulting (during study / PhD time) Consulting company executing projects with focus on the process from idea creation to aninnovative product
Semikron Danfoss
Company Profile
Semikron Danfoss is a global technology leader in power electronics. Our product offerings include semiconductor devices, power modules, stacks and systems.
In a world that is going electric, Semikron Danfoss technologies are more relevant than ever. With our innovative solutions for automotive, industrial and renewable applications we help the world utilize energy more efficiently and sustainably and thus to significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions – facing one of the biggest challenges today.
We take care of our employees and create value for our customers by investing significantly in innovation, technology, capacity, and service to deliver best-in-industry performance and for a sustainable future.
