Power Semiconductor R&D Engineer – Silicon Diodes

3M HEALTHCARE; Lenzburg; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Semiconductors is seeking an experienced R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist to advance next‑generation power devices, with a focus on silicon power diodes and expansion to IGBTs and MOSFETs. You will drive modeling, validation, and reliability assessment across the design‑to‑production cycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering, has hands‑on TCAD experience (Sentaurus/COMSOL), strong device physics knowledge, and excellent English

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on semiconductor device physics.
• Proven experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to silicon power diodes.
• Strong hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools (e.g., Sentaurus, COMSOL).
• Good understanding of semiconductor device physics, characteristics, and technology development processes.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with process, characterization, and reliability teams.
• Initial experience owning technical tasks or supervising junior profiles is a plus.
• Familiarity with process integration aspects or modeling approaches is considered an advantage.
• Self‑driven, analytical, and eager to learn and grow in a high‑performance R&D environment.
• Proficiency in English with strong communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of next‑generation power semiconductor chips, with a focus on silicon power diodes and related device technologies.
• Support the end‑to‑end technology and product development cycle, from concept and simulation through to validation and reliability assessment.
• Apply and further develop TCAD simulation models to understand device behavior and optimize performance, yield, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, characterization and reliability teams to align design with manufacturability.
• Take ownership of individual work packages or sub‑projects, contributing to overall project goals and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven analysis, modeling, and optimization approaches.
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and build a strong systems‑level understanding of semiconductor devices and processes.

Kenntnisse

TCAD tools experience

English communication

Analytical mindset

Self-driven

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Sentaurus

COMSOL

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi Energy Semiconductors is seeking an experienced R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist to advance next‑generation power devices, with a focus on silicon power diodes and expansion to IGBTs and MOSFETs. You will drive modeling, validation, and reliability assessment across the design‑to‑production cycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering, has hands‑on TCAD experience (Sentaurus/COMSOL), strong device physics knowledge, and excellent English