Sr. Staff SiC Engineer

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor in Sunnyvale is seeking a Sr. Staff SiC Engineer to lead the development and volume production of SiC power products, interfacing with internal product and manufacturing teams as well as foundries and material suppliers.

You will drive NPI schedules, contribute to platform roadmaps, establish test, screening and qualification procedures for high‑reliability SiC parts, and ensure compliance with JEDEC and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5 years experience in SiC device or product engineering.
• Knowledge of power semiconductor qualification standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q101).
• Familiar with power semiconductor test and assembly.
• Previous foundry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead SiC power products NPI: discrete, module, die sales.
• Ensure all NPI schedules and gate requirements are met on schedule.
• Assist in new product platform roadmap development and design.
• Oversee external foundry SPC integration and material supplier quality standards.
• Work with product engineering to build internal test/screening/qualification procedures specific for high reliability SiC products.
• Work with application engineering to drive SiC specific datasheet, application, and reliability testing strategies to ensure full compliance with AEQ and customer requirements such as dynamic dV/dt, BPD, dynamic Vth, and diode surge.

Skills

SiC engineering

NPI leadership

Foundry collaboration

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

JEDEC standards

AEC-Q101

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!

Overall Purpose of Position

The Sr. Staff SiC Engineer will be a key member of the Wide Bandgap product line further enabling the successful transition of SiC products from realization to stable volume manufacturing. The successful candidate will work as a deeply technical liaison to both internal product and manufacturing teams as well as external SiC foundry and material suppliers.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Lead SiC power products NPI: discrete, module, die sales
• Ensure all NPI schedules and business gate requirements are met and on schedule
• Assist in new product platform roadmap development and design
• Oversee external foundry SPC integration and material supplier quality standards
• Work with product engineering to build internal test/screening/qualification procedures specific for high reliability SiC products
• Work with application engineering to drive SiC specific datasheet, application, and reliability testing strategies to ensure full compliance with
• AEQ and new JEDEC and customer requirements such as dynamic dV/dt, BPD, dynamic Vth, and diode surge

Desired Or Required (Skills, Education, Experience)

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 5 years experience in SiC device or product engineering
• Knowledge of power semiconductor qualification standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q101)
• Familiar with power semiconductor test and assembly
• Previous foundry experience