Semiconductor Chip Designer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai is seeking an R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist to contribute to next-generation Si and SiC power semiconductor technologies for global industrial, renewable energy, traction, and e-mobility applications.

You will lead end-to-end development from concept and simulation through validation and reliability assessment, apply TCAD models, and collaborate with process, characterization, and reliability teams to align design with manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering with focus on semiconductor device physics.
• Experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to SiC power chips.
• Hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools (e.g. Sentaurus, COMSOL).
• Good understanding of semiconductor device physics, characteristics, and technology development processes.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with process, characterization, and reliability teams.
• Initial experience in owning technical tasks or supervising junior profiles is a plus.
• Familiarity with process integration aspects or modelling approaches is considered an advantage.
• Self-driven, analytical, and eager to learn and grow in a high-performance R&D environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of next-generation power semiconductor chips, focusing on Si and SiC-based MOSFET and IGBT devices.
• Support end-to-end technology and product development cycle from concept and simulation through validation and reliability assessment.
• Apply and further develop TCAD simulation models to understand device behavior and optimize performance, yield, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, characterization and reliability teams to align design with manufacturability.
• Take ownership of individual work packages or sub-projects, contributing to overall project goals and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, modelling, and optimization approaches.
• Share knowledge within the team and build a strong systems-level understanding of semiconductor devices and processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity in daily actions.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

Power semiconductor development

TCAD simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Sentaurus

COMSOL

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

As an R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist in Hitachi Energy Semiconductors and contribute to the development of next-generation Si and SiC power semiconductor technologies for global industrial, renewable energy, traction, and e-mobility applications.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Contribute to the development of next-generation power semiconductor chips, with a strong focus on Si and SiC-base MOSFET and IGBT devices and related device technologies
• Support the end-to-end technology and product development cycle, from concept and simulation through to validation and reliability assessment
• Apply and further develop TCAD simulation models to understand device behavior and optimize performance, yield, and cost
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, characterization and reliability teams, ensuring alignment between design and manufacturability
• Take ownership of individual work packages or sub-projects, contributing to overall project goals and timelines
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, modelling, and optimization approaches
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and build a strong systems-level understanding of semiconductor devices and processes.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Master's or PHD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with focus on semiconductor device physics
• Proven experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to SiC power chips
• Strong hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools (e.g. Sentaurus, COMSOL)
• Good understanding of semiconductor device physics, characteristics, and technology development processes
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with process, characterization, and reliability teams
• Initial experience in owning technical tasks or supervising junior profiles is a plus
• Familiarity with process integration aspects or modelling approaches is considered an advantage
• Self-driven, analytical, and eager to learn and grow in a high-performance R&D environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.