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Durham, North Carolina · USA job

SiC Power Device Research Scientist - Design

WolfSpeed

Durham, North Carolina

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead development of next-gen SiC power devices, shaping high-performance switching technologies. You will work within the Power Device Technology Development team and collaborate with cross-functional groups to understand the full product lifecycle. You will tackle concept exploration, DoE, and device optimization to deliver designs that meet manufacturability and reliability goals. This position offers impact through direct experimentation, data-driven decisions, and internal/external communications. A strong hook is your opportunity to advance cutting-edge SiC devices in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Compensation / Benefits
  • childcare assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • continuing education assistance
  • employee resource groups
  • local community outreach opportunities
Responsibilities
  • Lead device development efforts in high performance SiC power switching devices
  • Participate in device concept development for SiC device structures (MOSFETs, JFETs, BJTs, IGBTs, PiN diodes, JBS diodes, GTO thyristors)
  • Explore new device concepts for future generations of SiC power devices
  • Perform Design of Experiment (DoE) activities for performance optimization of commercial SiC power devices
  • Provide optimum device designs with manufacturability and reliability considerations
  • Hands-on characterization of experimental devices
  • Data analysis of experimental data
  • Interact with teams in power electronics applications, fab process development, reliability, and modeling; deliver device designs with optimal characteristics
  • Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, conferences and journals
Key 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 ( 100V) discrete silicon power MOSFET development (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of 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
  • team collaboration
  • analytical thinking
  • clear communication
  • semiconductor device physics
  • TCAD tools
  • CAD layout tools

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