Device Engineer

NEXPERIA B.V.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 6%

Pension up to 9%

EV salary sacrifice

Life assurance 12x salary

33 days annual leave

On-site medical centre

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Nexperia in Manchester is seeking a Device Engineer to advance semiconductor device concepts through TCAD simulations and silicon evaluation. You will work on cross-functional teams with engineers and scientists, contributing to experimental planning, data analysis and reporting of findings.

Site-based role with limited travel. No visa sponsorship is available. Excellent career development, competitive salary and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science or similar.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and fabrication principles.
• Experience with TCAD simulation tools gained through university research or relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform TCAD simulations to evaluate device concepts and design optimisations.
• Investigate electrical performance and physical device behaviour.
• Support technology development projects from concept through silicon evaluation.
• Analyse electrical characterisation and reliability data.
• Correlate modelling and simulation results with silicon measurements.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings in project reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.

Skills

TCAD simulations

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

TCAD tools

Electrical measurement techniques

Job description

In return, we offer the opportunity to work on advanced semiconductor technologies used in billions of electronic devices worldwide, collaborate with experienced engineers and scientists across multiple disciplines, and build your technical career through structured learning, mentoring and involvement in innovative development projects. Please note, this Device Engineer role is primarily site based in Manchester. Limited travel may be required for project, supplier or collaboration activities. We are not looking to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• Performing TCAD simulations to evaluate device concepts and design optimisations
• Investigating electrical performance and physical device behaviour
• Supporting technology development projects from concept through silicon evaluation
• Analysing electrical characterisation and reliability data
• Correlating modelling and simulation results with silicon measurements
• Supporting experimental planning, technical investigations and root cause analysis
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings in project reviews
• Improving modelling methods, engineering workflows and technical documentation
  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science or similar
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and fabrication principles
• Experience with TCAD simulation tools gained through university research or relevant industry experience
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability
• Ability to interpret technical results and communicate findings effectively
• A collaborative approach and proactive learning mindset
• Beneficial
• Master's or PhD educated
• Knowledge of power semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs or related technologies
• Experience using data analysis tools such as Python
• Exposure to electrical characterisation techniques
• Familiarity with semiconductor reliability concepts
• Experience contributing to technical projects, experimental planning or structured root cause analysis
  Remuneration & Reward - Competitive salary, bonus up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection and 12 x salary life assurance policy.
• Health & Wellbeing - 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment discounts, and a variety of sports and social clubs.
• Professional Development - Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, significant growth potential within the business through management and technical pathways, and opportunities to present conference papers and contribute to inventions and patents.
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability - A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to four times per year.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright material and the word Nexperia is a registered trademark. D&I Statement As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2035.