Lead Power Semiconductor Modelling Engineer

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Modelling Engineer to join the Device Modelling team. You will develop and advance semiconductor device models for power MOSFET and emerging tech, collaborating across engineering, technology development, design, and reliability.

The role emphasizes model calibration against silicon data, cross-functional teamwork, and leadership of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in semiconductor device modelling and simulation.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and power semiconductor technologies.
• Experience in compact model development and parameter extraction methodologies.
• Programming and data analysis using Python or MATLAB.
• Experience correlating simulation results with experimental characterization data.
• Knowledge of system-level simulation techniques and model validation.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced semiconductor device models for power MOSFETs and emerging power semiconductor technologies.
• Build compact device models using silicon characterization and simulation data.
• Perform device simulations to understand electrical, thermal and reliability behaviour.
• Drive model calibration, validation and correlation against measured silicon data.
• Collaborate with technology development teams to support new process generations and device architectures.
• Analyse device performance, switching behaviour and loss mechanisms.
• Support Design Enablement activities through accurate modelling methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of modelling flows, automation frameworks and best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional R&D teams to evaluate design trade-offs and optimize device performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within modelling projects.
• Present technical findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to publications, patents and conference activities where appropriate.

Skills

Device modelling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Nexperia in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Modelling Engineer to join the Device Modelling team. You will develop and advance semiconductor device models for power MOSFET and emerging tech, collaborating across engineering, technology development, design, and reliability.

The role emphasizes model calibration against silicon data, cross-functional teamwork, and leadership of junior engineers.