Senior Staff GaN Tech Lead — High-Voltage Power

Power Integrations; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical benefits

ESPP

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Time off programs

Job summary

Power Integrations is seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff / Staff Engineer – GaN Technologist to drive next-generation high-voltage GaN technologies for power conversion.

You will lead device concepts, develop roadmaps, and collaborate with global teams to push performance, reliability, and manufacturability.The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor device development with GaN experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication to guide cross-functional projects and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in semiconductor device development, including GaN.
• Deep understanding of high-voltage GaN HEMT device physics and operation.
• Experience developing, characterizing, and qualifying GaN power semiconductor technologies.
• Strong background in semiconductor process technology, device characterization, reliability, and failure analysis.
• Experience interpreting electrical, physical, and reliability data to drive technology improvements.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of high-voltage GaN HEMT technologies for commercial products.
• Define and execute technology roadmaps for future GaN generations.
• Improve key metrics: RDS(on), breakdown voltage, switching performance, reliability.
• Analyze device physics and failure mechanisms to identify advancements.
• Collaborate with process integration to develop new device architectures and processes.
• Support transfer from R&D to product development and high-volume manufacturing.
• Guide silicon validation, characterization, and qualification activities.
• Develop TCAD simulations and analytical models for optimization.
• Publish findings and contribute to patents; mentor engineers coherently.

Skills

GaN technology

Device physics

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TCAD simulations

Device modeling

Reliability testing

Job description

Power Integrations is seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff / Staff Engineer – GaN Technologist to drive next-generation high-voltage GaN technologies for power conversion.

You will lead device concepts, develop roadmaps, and collaborate with global teams to push performance, reliability, and manufacturability.The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor device development with GaN experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication to guide cross-functional projects and