Senior GaN Power Device Design Engineer

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer to design GaN HEMT transistors for power conversion applications.

The role involves analytical design evaluation via TCAD, collaboration with foundries, and delivering tested and qualified products. Responsibilities include conducting layout and testing, benchmarking designs, and analyzing HV GaN device data with statistical tools.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD preferred.
• 3+ years GaN design experience.
• Familiar with industry qualification standards such as JEDEC, AEC-Q101, AQG 324.
• Hands-on experience in device layout, testing, and fabrication methods.
• Strong understanding of HV GaN HEMT physics and layout techniques.
• Ability to interpret electrical characterization data and report results.

Responsibilities

• Design GaN HEMT transistors for power conversion applications.
• Perform analytical analysis of designs through TCAD or equivalent methods.
• Collaborate with foundries to evaluate, design, and qualify products meeting metrics.
• Direct and perform layouts and take-off procedures.
• Characterize and benchmark designs against competitors.
• Analyze characterization data with statistical software and present results.
• Work with product engineering teams to define test, reliability, and qualification requirements.

Skills

GaN design

TCAD analysis

Device layout

Statistical analysis

Technical reporting

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

JEDEC

AEC-Q101

AQG 324

Job description

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer to design GaN HEMT transistors for power conversion applications.

The role involves analytical design evaluation via TCAD, collaboration with foundries, and delivering tested and qualified products. Responsibilities include conducting layout and testing, benchmarking designs, and analyzing HV GaN device data with statistical tools.