Senior GaN Power Device Architect & TCAD Lead

Nexperia

Manchester

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development of next-generation GaN power devices, providing technical leadership in device architecture, simulation, and optimization.

You will translate advanced device physics into manufacturable solutions, drive TCAD modeling, and collaborate with process, characterization, reliability, and product engineering teams across an international environment.

Qualifications

  • Degree (MSc/PhD) or equivalent in semiconductor physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
  • Proven experience in GaN or wide bandgap device development.
  • Strong expertise in device physics, TCAD simulation, and semiconductor design.
  • Track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects.
  • Analytical, self-driven, and collaborative mindset in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead device architecture definition and optimization for GaN technologies
  • Own performance targets and balance trade-offs across performance, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Drive TCAD simulation, modeling, and design to support technology and product development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across process, characterization, reliability, and product engineering
  • Support industrialization by delivering robust, scalable device concepts

Skills

GaN device development
TCAD simulation
Semiconductor device physics
Technical leadership
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD in semiconductor physics / electrical engineering

Tools

TCAD tools

Job description

Nexperia is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development of next-generation GaN power devices, providing technical leadership in device architecture, simulation, and optimization.

You will translate advanced device physics into manufacturable solutions, drive TCAD modeling, and collaborate with process, characterization, reliability, and product engineering teams across an international environment.

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