Staff Device Design & Integration Engineer

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.

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.

• Education: Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience: 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.
• 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.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $115K-$140K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
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• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

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