Sr. Staff GaN 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

At Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), we design, develop and globally supply a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC, Power IC and Digital Power products. You will find our products in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles, TVs, home appliances, smart phones, power tools, and more! At the center of our innovation is our people who bring passion, talent, and a collaborative atmosphere to our growing company. We offer an impressive benefit package and career development opportunities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career working with a team of passionate and talented people, then take a look at the job opportunity below to POWER your career!

Primary Job Duties:

• Design GaN HEMT transistors for power conversion applications
• Perform analytical analysis of designs through TCAD or other methods as needed
• Work with foundries to evaluate, design, and qualify products meeting yield, performance, and quality metrics
• Direct and perform layouts and T/O procedures
• Characterize and benchmark designs with competitors
• Analyze electrical characterization data with statistical software, write reports, and present results
• Work closely with the product engineering teams to define test, reliability, and qualification requirements

Qualifications:

• MS degree in Electrical Engineer required, PhD preferred
• 3+ years GaN design experience
• Strong knowledgeable in industry qualification standards such as JEDEC, AEC-Q101, and AQG 324
• Hands-on experience in device layout, testing, and fabrication methods
• Thorough understanding of high voltage GaN HEMT physics and layout techniques
• Understand characterization methods of HV GaN devices (switching, dynamic-Ron, etc.)
• Excellent written reporting and presentation skills

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc is committed to diversity in our workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, age, color, ethnicity, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.