Manager of Device Engineering

Ideal Power • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly creative power semiconductor engineer/solid state physicist to have a pioneering role in our development and commercialization programs. This role is ideal for a future focused, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to make a significant technical impact in the power semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the commercialization of a new low-loss, bidirectional power semiconductor architecture including product design, optimization, fabrication, testing, manufacturing scale-up, reliability, and long-term technology planning.

Requirements

• Master or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or solid-state physics
• 5 - 10 years of experience in power semiconductor technology development
• Thorough knowledge of power semiconductor topologies with emphasis on MOSFETs and bipolar devices such as IGBTs and BJTs
• Deep understanding of Si and SiC device physics, fundamental behavior and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities identified above
• Strong conceptual thinking skills, quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of advanced wafer fabrication techniques and processes
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and characterization of semiconductors and their applications
• General familiarity with power device packaging, best practices and manufacturability

Nice To Haves

• General applications knowledge of semiconductor markets such as EV, VFDs, industrial applications (circuit breakers, traction drives), renewable energy and UPS systems
• Good knowledge of basic power conversion topologies, such as, buck, boost and inverter circuit topologies

Responsibilities

• Work closely with third party wafer fabricators to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements
• Lead device design to incorporate performance improvements identified from simulations and device testing
• Conduct semiconductor simulations using commonly available tools such as Silvaco or Synopsis TCAD
• Oversee mask layouts and best design practices
• Provide overall project management for prototype and volume contracted semiconductor fabrication development efforts
• Coordinate front end processing of development lots (generation of split plans, trial routes, etc.)
• Perform and/or coordinate electrical characterization of test structures
• Conduct and/or coordinate physical analysis of device and functional test results
• Analyze device data and test structures to optimize device design
• Identify potential performance, manufacturing, testing, and reliability concerns and opportunities for improvement
• Actively participate and contribute to determining near-term and long-term technology and product roadmaps and specifying development milestones and prioritizing development activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree