Staff Device Design & Integration Engineer

Renesas Electronics • Goleta, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Device Design and Integration Engineer will work on the design and the implementation of new high-voltage GaN products. Will be responsible for the choice of GaN epitaxial structures, the device dimensions, the chip layout and package considerations to meet cost, performance and reliability specifications. The Engineer will generate test and qualification protocols and analyze on-wafer and in-package test results. Will provide physics-based explanation for the observed behaviors and will be responsible for successful product qualification. The Engineer will closely work with the reliability team to carry out accelerated lifetime campaigns and generate physics-based product lifetime models. This position will focus on bidirectional GaN switches.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience with a MS, and 3+ years of experience with Ph.D in GaN Device and GaN Device Physics.
• Strong familiarity with GaN device physics, layout and characterization.
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis skill. Familiar with JMP.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable. Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with reliability physics and failure analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC-Q101 qualification standards is a plus.
• Familiarity with bidirectional GaN switches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design GaN structures and chips, meeting cost, performance and reliability specifications.
• Generate test and qualification protocols.
• Analyze on-wafer and in-package test results.
• Provide physics-based explanation for the observed behaviors.
• Ensure successful product qualification.
• Collaborate with reliability team to generate physics-based product lifetime models.
• Drive root cause investigation for performance or quality issues.
• Compile reports for internal and external communication.

Benefits

• Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance.
• In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation.
• New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees