Lead Principal Engineer GaN Technology Development (f/m/div)

Overview

Join Infineon's Power and Sensor Systems (PSS) division in Austria as the Lead Principal Engineer for Technology Development. You will advance cutting-edge GaN technology in a state-of-the-art 300mm wafer production environment, driving innovation and collaboration in a venture-minded culture.

In this role you will combine technical leadership and project management to guide cross-functional teams in GaN device development and technology maturation.

In your new job you will

• Lead the development of a new generation power GaN wafer technology
• Be responsible for the technology project
• Contribute to new device concepts and process integration schemes for GaN HEMTs manufactured in a 300mm line
• Drive design activities of technology test chip
• Coordinate DoEs, tracking of development lots in the production line
• Collaborate with technical marketing on requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with wafer fab organization to develop new unit processes
• Be part of an international team of passionate and experienced engineers
• Provide technical advice for management decisions

You’re a collaborative, innovation-driven professional who values clear communication, structured problem-solving, and delivering impactful solutions.

You are a great fit for this role if you have

• A university degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics or comparable
• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry
• Experience as a project leader and technical lead in previous technology development projects
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductor process technology and device physics
• Knowledge in wide bandgap semiconductor technologies is a plus
• Certification in project management is a plus
• Knowledge of low/medium voltage power technologies and DC/DC power stages
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in a multi-cultural, multi-site and cross functional teams
• Full English proficiency. German language skills are a plus

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group J. The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

Contact

Melanie Happerger, LinkedIn

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.

As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.

Are you in? – Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) drives leading-edge power management, sensing, and data transfer capabilities.

The PSS division powers decarbonization and digitalization with a wide range of energy-efficient and digital solutions. PSS semiconductors help avoid carbon emissions, use resources sustainably, manage power effectively and intelligently, give ‘things’ smart senses, and process data quickly and reliably. The portfolio includes power, connectivity, RF, and sensor system technologies to develop smaller, lighter, smarter, and more efficient solutions for consumer devices, smart home/building applications, robotics, computing and data centers, charging devices, power tools, and more.

The next generation of silicon and wide-bandgap (SiC and GaN) solutions provides performance and reliability for 5G, big data, and renewable energy applications. These materials are paving the way for energy and carbon savings. High-precision XENSIV sensor solutions enable IoT devices to react intuitively to their surroundings for seamless user interactions, while audio amplifiers provide exceptional sound for smart speakers and other audio use cases.

Click here for more information about working at PSS with insights and more #PSSDreamJobs.

At Infineon in Villach you shape tomorrow’s technologies in an international environment with more than 4700 colleagues from over 70 nations, in a setting with a high quality of life.

The City of Villach is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province, near the Italian and Slovenian border. Living in Austria offers social, health-care-related and economic benefits, with a well-regarded health and social system and a high quality of life. Villach combines cultural regional charm with affordable living in an outstanding setting.

Find out what you like about Villach and join us: https://www.welcome2villach.at/

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