Internship in Thyristor Design

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Lenzburg; Vor Ort; CHF 22.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Lenzburg, Switzerland, invites a PhD candidate to join the Bipolar Semiconductor R&D team for a 1-month internship focused on semiconductor design and processing. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience, and contribute to developing thyristor structures while documenting solutions for knowledge transfer.

The role requires pursuing a PhD in electrical engineering, strong fundamentals in thyristor design, device simulations, programming for data

Qualifikationen

• Currently pursuing a PhD in electrical engineering, preferably electronics/microelectronics and semiconductor physics.
• Understanding thyristor design concepts.
• Familiarity with device simulation of complex thyristor structures.
• Programming skills for data analysis and mask drawing.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Good communication, cooperation skills and ability to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Assist in researching and developing semiconductor technology at design and manufacturing levels.
• Assist in developing new thyristor structures.
• Document solutions and share knowledge with the team and other business areas.

Kenntnisse

Thyristor design

Data analysis programming

Mask drawing

English fluency

Independent work

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Device simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join our Bipolar Semiconductor R&D team at the factory in Lenzburg, CH. You’ll contribute to a project focused on semiconductor technology, a key technology for sustainable energy transmission. In this internship, you’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands‑on experience in semiconductor design and processing. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and make a real impact. The duration of the internship is 1 month.

How you’ll make an impact

• Assist in researching and developing semiconductor technology on the design and manufacturing level
• Assist in developing new thyristor structures
• Documenting and communicating the solutions developed to ensure knowledge transfer within the research team and relevant business areas

Your background

• Currently pursuing a PhD. degree in electrical engineering, preferably in electronics / microelectronics, and semiconductor physics (official enrolment is essential)
• Understanding fundamental concepts in thyristor design
• Familiarity with device simulation of complex thyristor structures
• Programing skills for data analysis and mask drawing
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Good communication and cooperation skills, creativity and the ability to work independently

More about us

We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.

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