Sr Principal Device Design & Integration Engineer

Location: Austin, TX, us

Job Description

The Sr. Principle Device Design and Integration Engineer will lead the device development of the new low-voltage GaN platform. This position will work with multiple function teams to cover from epi, device design, wafer fab process, testing to the final qualifications to deliver the new GaN platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the LV GaN device group, and work closely with multiple functional groups to develop the GaN platform
• 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.
• Drive root cause investigation for performance or quality issues.
• Compile reports for internal and external communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with 5+ years of GaN development experience
• Strong familiarity with GaN device physics, device design, wafer processing, layout and characterization. LV emode is a plus.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• 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.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.