Staff Engineer Characterization

Infineon Technologies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Ottawa is seeking a Staff Engineer Characterization to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking projects in the Research & Development team. The role involves analyzing electrical characterization for semiconductor devices and designing test structures for efficient data acquisition.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics, has at least 3 years of experience, and possesses strong skills in programming and data analysis. Infineon is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities with necessary accommodations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor power device characterization.
• Strong foundation in compound semiconductor materials and GaN E-HEMT physics.
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools, such as Spotfire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze HVDC, AC, CV, and transient electrical characterization.
• Design on-wafer test structures for efficient data acquisition.
• Develop and standardize test procedures while guiding junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Physics

High-voltage measurement techniques

Programming skills (Python, C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB)

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics

PhD preferred

Tools

Semiconductor parameter analyzers

CV systems

High-voltage characterization equipment

Job description

Your Role

Staff Engineer Characterization in our Research & Development team. You\'ll merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

• Perform and analyze HVDC, AC, CV, and transient electrical characterization for on-wafer and packaged GaN HEMTs
• Design on-wafer test structures and automate probing stations/measurement systems for efficient data acquisition
• Interpret physical analysis data (SEM/TEM, thermal imaging, EDX, SIMS) to support device physics understanding and failure analysis
• Coordinate characterization data with modeling teams to develop compact device models for circuit simulation
• Partner with design and application engineering teams to diagnose device behavior and drive performance improvements
• Develop, troubleshoot, and standardize test procedures; provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, and junior engineers
• Maintain characterization databases, ensure data integrity, and produce clear technical reports and documentation

Your Profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor power device characterization
• Strong foundation in compound semiconductor materials, GaN E-HEMT physics, and high-voltage/CV measurement techniques
• Proficiency with semiconductor parameter analyzers, CV systems, and high-voltage characterization equipment
• Programming/automation skills (Python, C++, LabVIEW, or MATLAB) and experience with statistical data analysis, such as Spotfire
• Excellent problem-solving, technical writing, and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary R&D environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Infineon welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant’s experience and skills.