Senior Power Device Engineer

Cambridge GaN Devices; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Share options scheme

Pension scheme (6% company contribution)

BUPA private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Training and development

Social events and team-building activities

Job summary

Cambridge GaN Devices is looking for a Senior Power Device Engineer in Cambridge, UK, to lead R&D projects focused on GaN power devices. This essential role requires a strong foundation in power semiconductor device physics and management skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position offers a range of benefits, including an excellent salary, share options, and training opportunities. Candidates should have relevant R&D experience and be able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D for semiconductor devices, preferably wide-bandgap power devices.
• Knowledge of power semiconductor device physics, preferably GaN.
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on GaN power IC research and innovation projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and hands-on simulations for novel GaN concepts.
• Liaise with experts in various engineering disciplines.

Skills

R&D in semiconductor devices

Power semiconductor device physics

Design of power device packaging

Analog ICs

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant engineering or science subject

Job description

Senior Power Device Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Power Device Engineer to lead research and innovation projects for GaN power devices and ICs, working across multidisciplinary teams in Cambridge, UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Technical, multidisciplinary leadership of GaN power IC research and innovation projects.
• Feasibility studies of novel GaN IC concepts: hands‑on concept simulations, evaluations, design (TCAD to device design), characterization of novel concepts.
• Liaise with experts in Analog IC Design, Reliability, Power Device Packaging, Testing and Operations.
• Understand critical project paths and identify topics early for resolution with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage technology requirements and specifications in collaboration with Marketing, Business Development and Application Engineering.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience as an R&D Engineer or similar in the development of semiconductor devices, preferably wide‑bandgap power devices.
• Knowledge of power semiconductor device physics, preferably GaN; semiconductor industry experience is preferred.
• Expertise in the development and design of at least one of: power device packaging, analog ICs, power semiconductors, GaN devices, semiconductor testing and reliability.
• Hold a degree in a relevant engineering or science subject.
• Strategic thinker with practical skills and experience.
• Inspirational confidence for colleagues, partners and customers.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.
• Willing and able to travel and work with partners in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
• Pro‑active by nature, responsive to changing project and business needs.
• Good communication and presentation skills; ability to write white papers and application notes and present technical topics.
• Mindset for precise and high‑quality results.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Skilled in power electronics.
• Experience with semiconductor failure analysis.
• Experience as a system or device technical lead.
• Experience in FMEA.
• Project management qualifications.
• Six Sigma black belt.
• Experience in 8D problem solving or similar framework.

Benefits

• Excellent salary.
• Share options scheme available.
• Pension scheme (6% company contribution).
• Life assurance (3× salary).
• BUPA private medical insurance.
• BUPA cash plan (Level 3).
• Flexible working options (both location and times).
• Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays).
• Training and development.
• Electric car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• IP bonus scheme.
• Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Regular social events including company lunches, annual summer party, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.