SiC Power Device Research Scientist – MVHV Design

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC, seeks a Ph.D.-level device development leader for next-generation silicon carbide power devices (MOSFETs, JFETs, diodes, IGBTs). You will lead design efforts for high-voltage SiC devices and drive DoE activities to optimize performance and reliability.

Collaborating with Process Development, Test & Validation, Reliability, and NPI teams, you will guide the full product life cycle from concept to qualification, prepare technical presentations, and contribute to internal

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or closely related area.
• 5–10 years of industrial experience in high voltage silicon bipolar power device development.
• Strong understanding in semiconductor device physics.
• Hands-on characterization of power semiconductor devices.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools and TCAD.
• Understanding of fabrication processes and device characterization methods.
• Experience with DoE and data interpretation.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead device development efforts in high performance SiC power switching devices.
• Participate in device concept development activities in various SiC device structures, including SiC power MOSFETs, JFETs, BJTs, IGBTs, PiN diodes, JBS diodes, and GTO thyristors.
• Explore new device concepts for future High Voltage / Medium Voltage SiC power devices.
• Perform Design of Experiment (DoE) activities for performance optimization of High Voltage SiC power devices.
• Provide optimum device designs with considerations to manufacturability and reliability.
• Hands on characterization experimental devices.
• Data analysis of experimental data.
• Interact with teams in power electronics applications, fab process development, reliability, and modeling, and deliver device designs with optimal characteristics for target applications.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals

Skills

Device design

High voltage

Semiconductor device physics

DoE

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical

Power electronics

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TCAD tools

CAD layout tools

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way. We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do. Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them. Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave. Student? We offer continuing education assistance. Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach. Here’s the Gist In this position within Wolfspeed’s Power Device Technology Development department, you will be leading device development projects for next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) power devices (MOSFETs, JFETs, JBS diodes and high voltage IGBTs) with an emphasis on High Voltage Bipolar Devices. You will be participating in all aspects of silicon carbide power device development, with a focus on device design efforts. You will interact with key customers as well as colleagues from Process Development, Test and Validation, Reliability, and New Product Introduction to master understanding of the full product life cycle of the new technologies.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead device development efforts in high performance SiC power switching devices
• Participate in device concept development activities in various SiC device structures, including SiC power MOSFETs, JFETs, BJTs, IGBTs, PiN diodes, JBS diodes, and GTO thyristors
• Explore new device concepts for future High Voltage / Medium Voltage SiC power devices
• Perform Design of Experiment (DoE) activities for performance optimization of High Voltage SiC power devices
• Provide optimum device designs with considerations to manufacturability and reliability
• Hands on characterization experimental devices
• Data analysis of experimental data
• Interact with teams in power electronics applications, fab process development, reliability, and modeling, and deliver device designs with optimal characteristics for target applications.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Requirements):

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or closely related area
• 5 – 10 years of industrial experience in high voltage silicon bipolar power device development preferred
• Strong understanding in semiconductor device physics
• Experience in hands-on characterization of power semiconductor devices
• Working knowledge of commercial TCAD tools
• Working knowledge of CAD layout tools
• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and process integration
• Understanding of semiconductor device characterization methods
• Design of experiments and data interpretation skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications/presentations skills
• US Citizenship required

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies. After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

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