GaN Power Device Design Engineer — R&D TCAD Focus

XMax Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

XMax Inc. is seeking a GaN Power Device Design Engineer to contribute to advanced vertical GaN transistor research and development in San Jose, CA.

The role is on-site and focused on design, simulation, and process-compatibility work within an exciting R&D program. Responsibilities include modeling and validating GaN devices, evaluating electrical characteristics, and collaborating with process engineers to optimize layouts and reliability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and power-device engineering.
• Data analysis and technical communication skills.
• TCAD, layout or characterization experience preferred.
• Relevant study, research or practical experience in electrical engineering, materials science, physics or related fields.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• No minimum years of work experience.
• Chinese proficiency not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate vertical GaN structures, trench gates and edge termination.
• Use semiconductor physics and TCAD to evaluate breakdown voltage, on-resistance and gate behavior.
• Develop layouts and experiment splits with process engineers.
• Compare models with prototype measurements and improve designs using characterization and reliability data.
• Document results and participate in technical reviews.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Data analysis

TCAD

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

TCAD software

Layout experience

Characterization experience

Job description

XMax Inc. is seeking a GaN Power Device Design Engineer to contribute to advanced vertical GaN transistor research and development in San Jose, CA.

The role is on-site and focused on design, simulation, and process-compatibility work within an exciting R&D program. Responsibilities include modeling and validating GaN devices, evaluating electrical characteristics, and collaborating with process engineers to optimize layouts and reliability.