SiC Power Device Research Scientist - Design in , United States

Durham, North Carolina

Full time

25-557

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Here’s the Gist

In this position within Wolfspeed’s Power Device Technology Development department, you will be leading device development projects for next- 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 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

Experience in low voltage (~ 100V) discrete silicon power MOSFET development

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.

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