Characterization Engineer for MV

ON Semiconductor; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ON Semiconductor in Munich is seeking a characterization engineer to support MV SiC power device characterization using DC electrical measurements and application-relevant testing. You will apply semiconductor device physics and Python-based test automation to understand device behavior and generate data.

You will contribute to test setup development, measurement automation, data analysis, and documentation of test conditions, methods, and results, ensuring high-quality, reproducible

Qualifications

• Requires experience with DC/static and dynamic characterization of power devices (SiC preferred).
• Strong understanding of measurement techniques and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform DC/static and dynamic characterization of SiC power devices (I-V, RDS(on), VTH, leakage, DPT, SCWT).
• Develop understanding of SiC device physics and correlate with application performance.
• Support test setup development, measurement automation, and data analysis using Python.

Skills

DC measurements

Python automation

SiC physics

Data analysis

Test setup

Documentation

Reproducibility

Job description

Job Summary:

Support the characterization of MV SiC power devices through DC electrical measurements and application-relevant testing, including DPT, SCWT, and switching characterization . Apply semiconductor device physics and Python-based test automation/data analysis to understand device behavior and provide characterization data supporting technology development, modeling, reliability, and applications.

Performance Objectives:

• Perform DC/static and dynamic characterization of SiC power devices , including I-V, RDS(on), VTH, leakage, DPT and SCWT.

• Develop strong understanding of SiC device physics and correlate device-level behavior with application-relevant performance.

• Support test setup development, measurement automation, and data analysis using Python .

• Analyze characterization data, identify trends/anomalies, and provide clear technical conclusions to technology, modeling, reliability, and application teams.

• Ensure high-quality, reproducible measurements and proper documentation of test conditions, methods, and results.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of characterization methodologies and laboratory capabilities for current and future SiC technologies.

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