Principal Power MOSFET Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Americas is seeking a Principal Device Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge switching power MOSFETs for 12V–80V applications. You will participate in the full product cycle from architecture through characterization.

This role requires expertise in power semiconductor devices, TCAD modelling, and collaboration with process and IC design teams. A MS or Ph.D. with 7+ years in power devices is preferred.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Power Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor Device Physics, Reliability, Manufacturing, Materials Science, TCAD modelling and simulation, and device layout.
• Understanding of switched-mode power applications and implications for packaging, PCB parasitics, thermal characteristics, and MOSFET drivers.
• Demonstrated track record of commercially successful power MOSFET developments.
• Direct experience in advanced Switching Power MOSFET structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance power switching devices based on fundamental physical principles and available manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop proprietary process flows and identify critical design parameters and process variation sensitivities that affect manufacturability.
• Develop simulation experiments to identify critical process and design parameters and centre them for reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with fab process engineers toward the development of new process recipes and design rules.
• Develop intelligent process and layout experiments for engineering lots to minimise development cycle time.
• Execute test mask and product mask layouts with support from CAE team.
• Identify testing requirements and techniques for new technologies and advise during characterization and testing.
• Analyse measured data on devices and test structures to optimise device design and process.
• Provide engineering support for existing power semiconductor products to maintain yield and performance.

Skills

Power Semiconductor Devices

Semiconductor Device Physics

Semiconductor Device Reliability

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Materials Science

TCAD modelling and simulation

Device layout

Education

MS/PhD in relevant field

Job description

Renesas Electronics Americas is seeking a Principal Device Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge switching power MOSFETs for 12V–80V applications. You will participate in the full product cycle from architecture through characterization.

This role requires expertise in power semiconductor devices, TCAD modelling, and collaboration with process and IC design teams. A MS or Ph.D. with 7+ years in power devices is preferred.