Staff Engineer Characterization
About The Position
As a Staff Engineer Characterization in our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life. Infineon is a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, enabling game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
Requirements
- MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor power device characterization
- Strong foundation in compound semiconductor materials, GaN E-HEMT physics, and high-voltage/CV measurement techniques
- Proficiency with semiconductor parameter analyzers, CV systems, and high-voltage characterization equipment
- Programming/automation skills (Python, C++, LabVIEW, or MATLAB) and experience with statistical data analysis, such as Spotfire
- Excellent problem-solving, technical writing, and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary R&D environment
- Must be eligible to meet the requirements of export control regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian government security requirements; and/or (as necessary):
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods
- Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data
Responsibilities
- Perform and analyze HVDC, AC, CV, and transient electrical characterization for on-wafer and packaged GaN HEMTs
- Design on-wafer test structures and automate probing stations/measurement systems for efficient data acquisition
- Interpret physical analysis data (SEM/TEM, thermal imaging, EDX, SIMS) to support device physics understanding and failure analysis
- Coordinate characterization data with modeling teams to develop compact device models for circuit simulation
- Partner with design and application engineering teams to diagnose device behavior and drive performance improvements
- Develop, troubleshoot, and standardize test procedures; provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, and junior engineers
- Maintain characterization databases, ensure data integrity, and produce clear technical reports and documentation
Benefits
- Incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
