Principal Modelling Architect — Power MOSFETs

Nexperia; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Nexperia in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Modelling Engineer to lead advanced Power MOSFET modelling and virtual prototyping. You will drive compact model development, system simulations, and cross-functional collaboration with product, applications and customers.

The role requires deep device physics knowledge, 6+ years in power semiconductors, and hands-on experience with SPICE, Verilog-A/VHDL-AMS, and tools like TCAD, LTspice, Cadence.

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in power semiconductors or a related technical field.
• Experience with DrMOS and Smart Power Stage technologies.
• Knowledge of semiconductor packaging and device characterisation techniques.
• Experience supporting customer design activities and application development.
• Track record of technical leadership within semiconductor product development environments.
• Expert understanding of Power MOSFET device physics and electrical behaviour.
• Strong experience with behavioural modelling and virtual prototyping of integrated circuit blocks.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, device structures, and their interactions.
• Experience with Compact SPICE modelling, Verilog-A, and VHDL-AMS.
• Hands-on experience with simulation and design tools such as TCAD, ICCAP, LTspice, Cadence, KLayout, and R3D.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and programming skills, including Python or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-profile, business-critical platform release projects for new Power MOSFET technologies.
• Develop, validate, and maintain compact device models.
• Perform virtual prototyping and system simulations to predict product and application performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in model accuracy, stability, convergence, and extraction methodologies.
• Develop simulation support for DC-DC converters, motor controllers, and other power applications.
• Support customers with design and modelling expertise to accelerate product adoption.
• Create technical launch materials and modelling support packages for new products.
• Serve as a recognised technical expert and provide guidance across the wider engineering organisation.
• Produce and maintain project documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued development of modelling capabilities across the team.

Skills

Power MOSFET physics

Behavioural modelling

Virtual prototyping

TCAD

ICCAP

LTspice

Cadence

KLayout

R3D

Python

Data analysis

Problem solving

Compact SPICE

Verilog-A

VHDL-AMS

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

TCAD

ICCAP

LTspice

Cadence

KLayout

R3D

Job description

Nexperia in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Modelling Engineer to lead advanced Power MOSFET modelling and virtual prototyping. You will drive compact model development, system simulations, and cross-functional collaboration with product, applications and customers.

The role requires deep device physics knowledge, 6+ years in power semiconductors, and hands-on experience with SPICE, Verilog-A/VHDL-AMS, and tools like TCAD, LTspice, Cadence.