Wolfspeed

SiC Power Device Research Scientist - Design

Wolfspeed$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or a related field
  • 5-10 years of industrial experience in power device development preferred
  • Experience in low voltage discrete vertical silicon power MOSFET development
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics
  • Experience in hands-on characterization of power semiconductor devices
  • Familiar with commercial TCAD tools and CAD layout tools
  • Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and device characterization methods

Responsibilities

  • Lead device development efforts for high performance SiC power switching devices
  • Participate in developing concepts for various SiC device structures
  • Explore new concepts for future generations of SiC power devices
  • Conduct Design of Experiment (DoE) activities for performance optimization
  • Deliver optimum device designs considering manufacturability and reliability
  • Characterize experimental devices hands-on
  • Analyze data from experimental activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge SiC power device development projects
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams enhancing professional growth
  • Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources
  • Engagement with key customers and industry experts
  • Participation in technical conferences and publication opportunities
Full Job Description
Here's the Gist

In this position within Wolfspeed's Power Device Technology Development department, you will be leading device development projects for next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) power devices (MOSFETs, JFETs, JBS diodes and high voltage IGBTs) with an emphasis on power MOSFETs. You will be participating in all aspects of silicon carbide power device development, with a focus on device design efforts. You will interact with key customers as well as colleagues from Process Development, Test and Validation, Reliability, and New Product Introduction to master understanding of the full product life cycle of the new technologies.

The Day-to-Day:
  • Lead device development efforts in high performance SiC power switching devices
  • Participate in device concept development activities in various SiC device structures, including SiC power MOSFETs, JFETs, BJTs, IGBTs, PiN diodes, JBS diodes, and GTO thyristors
  • Explore new device concepts for future generation of SiC power devices
  • Perform Design of Experiment (DoE) activities for performance optimization of commercial SiC power devices
  • Provide optimum device designs with considerations to manufacturability and reliability
  • Hands on characterization experimental devices
  • Data analysis of experimental data
  • Interact with teams in power electronics applications, fab process development, reliability, and modeling, and deliver device designs with optimal characteristics for target applications.
  • Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Requirements):
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or closely related area
  • 5 - 10 years of industrial experience in power device development preferred
  • Experience in low voltage discrete vertical silicon power MOSFET development preferred
  • Strong understanding in semiconductor device physics
  • Experience in hands-on characterization of power semiconductor devices
  • Working knowledge of commercial TCAD tools
  • Working knowledge of CAD layout tools
  • Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and process integration
  • Understanding of semiconductor device characterization methods
  • Design of experiments and data interpretation skills
  • Ability to work in a team setting
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communications/presentations skills
  • Must be authorized to work in the USA


This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

About Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed is a leading global supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, SiC power devices, and other related products. Our products enable the efficient use of energy in power electronics applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers. We are headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and have manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Wolfspeed is a Cree company.
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