Semiconductor Chip Designer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited is seeking an R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist to advance next-generation Si and SiC power devices. You will contribute to design, modelling and reliability, working closely with process, characterization and reliability teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end development, data-driven optimization and knowledge sharing in a high-performance R&D environment, with a focus on manufacturability and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to SiC power chips.
• Hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools (Sentaurus, COMSOL).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of next-generation power semiconductor chips (Si/SiC) for industrial, energy and mobility applications.
• Support end-to-end technology and product development from concept to validation and reliability assessment.
• Apply TCAD models to understand device behavior and optimize performance, yield and cost.
• Collaborate with process, characterization and reliability teams to align design with manufacturability.
• Own work packages or sub-projects and contribute to project goals and timelines.
• Drive data-driven analysis and modelling to enable continuous improvement.
• Share knowledge within the team and build a systems-level understanding of devices and processes.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics/EE

Tools

Sentaurus

COMSOL

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0126696 Date Posted: 2026-08-26 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No 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.

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