Manager of Device Engineering

Nexus Semiconductor Recruitment; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Semiconductor Recruitment is seeking a senior engineer to lead power semiconductor design through manufacturing scale-up and technology planning in a fast-moving startup based in Arizona. You will own device design, optimization, and reliability efforts while coordinating with third-party wafer fabricators.

The role requires deep knowledge of MOSFETs, IGBTs, and BJTs, as well as silicon and silicon carbide device physics, and hands-on fabrication and characterization experiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or solid-state physics.
• Five to ten years of experience in power semiconductor technology development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with third-party wafer fabricators to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements.
• Lead device design improvements informed by semiconductor simulations and device testing.
• Conduct semiconductor simulations using Silvaco or Synopsys TCAD.
• Oversee mask layouts and apply semiconductor design best practices.
• Manage prototype and volume semiconductor fabrication development projects.
• Coordinate development lots, including split plans and trial routes.
• Perform or coordinate electrical characterization and physical analysis of test structures.
• Analyze device, foundry, probe, and functional test data to optimize yield and performance.
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps, milestones, and development priorities.

Skills

Power device topologies

Device physics (Si & SiC)

Wafer fabrication processes

Semiconductor characterization

Data analysis & modeling

Packaging knowledge

Problem solving

Coordinate development lots

TCAD simulations understanding

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or solid-state physics

Tools

Silvaco

Synopsys TCAD

JMP

Job description

You will help commercialize a new, low-loss, power semiconductor architecture. As part of the Engineering team, you will own device design, optimization, fabrication, testing, manufacturing scale-up, reliability, and long-term technology planning while working closely with third-party wafer fabricators.

You will join a company developing power semiconductor solutions for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, renewable energy, energy storage, UPS and data center systems, solid-state circuit breakers, and other industrial applications. The role is based in Arizona, United States, and is onsite.

About the Role

You will help commercialize a new, low-loss, power semiconductor architecture in a hands-on, pioneering role, with ownership spanning design through manufacturing scale-up and technology planning within a fast-moving power semiconductor startup.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with third-party wafer fabricators to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements.
• Lead device design improvements informed by semiconductor simulations and device testing.
• Conduct semiconductor simulations using Silvaco or Synopsis TCAD.
• Oversee mask layouts and apply semiconductor design best practices.
• Manage prototype and volume semiconductor fabrication development projects.
• Coordinate development lots, including split plans and trial routes.
• Perform or coordinate electrical characterization and physical analysis of test structures.
• Analyze device, foundry, probe, and functional test data to optimize yield and performance.
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps, milestones, and development priorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or solid-state physics.
• Five to ten years of experience in power semiconductor technology development.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of power semiconductor topologies, especially MOSFETs, IGBTs, and BJTs.
• Deep understanding of silicon and silicon carbide device physics, fundamental behavior, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced wafer fabrication techniques and processes.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment and semiconductor characterization.
• Experience analyzing device data and test structures to optimize design and performance.
• Familiarity with power device packaging, manufacturability, and related best practices.
• Strong conceptual thinking, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify performance, manufacturing, testing, and reliability concerns.
• Experience coordinating development lots, fabrication activities, testing, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with Silvaco or Synopsis TCAD simulation tools.
• Application knowledge across electric vehicles, variable-frequency drives, industrial systems, renewable energy, or UPS systems.
• Knowledge of buck, boost, and inverter power conversion topologies.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of JMP for foundry process and probe data analysis is advantageous.

You will make a significant technical contribution within a fast-moving power semiconductor startup.