R&D Senior Specialist Semiconductor Chip 80-100% (f/m/d)

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation 

In our R&D BiMOS semiconductor chip groups at Hitachi Energy Semiconductors, we are developing faultless high-tech different semiconductor devices across difference voltage classes. Our quality products are manufactured in advanced internal and external production sites and then delivered to a wide range of customers worldwide for different applications, e.g. industrial, renewable energy, traction and E-mobility. 

For our power semiconductor device group in the BiMOS department, we are looking for an outstanding R&D (Senior) Engineer with strong interpersonal skills and a considerable track record in Semiconductor devices..

Our Research and Development projects focus on developing cutting-edge IGBTs, diodes, and MOS-technologies for energy-efficient power semiconductor devices. Our interdisciplinary research approach covers all facets of power semiconductor design and processing, from specific device design to processing in a state-of-the-art R&D cleanroom facility and electrical characterization in an application-driven system environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop the next generation of innovative IGBTs, BiGTs, freewheeling diode devices and  MOSFETsConceive and evaluate design and process experiments to demonstrate novel technological concepts in functional prototypes

• Design new products with the aid of simulation tools and work in close collaboration with the process development team and product engineering to define the process sequence for prototype manufacturability

• Technical analysis of competitive technologies and new product benchmarking

• Handling full range of activities related to the publication of project results and novel design concepts, including the protection of the intellectual property

• Promote newly developed products at conferences and fairs, in addition to maintain a close dialogue with suppliers, customers, universities and research institutes 
   

Your background 

• A PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field with excellent knowledge in semiconductor device physic

• Several years of experience in Power Semiconductor R&D with outstanding publication track record and relevant industry experiences

• Very sound experience with Synopsys TCAD simulation design suite (especially: Sprocess & Sdevice)

• Deep knowledge of semiconductor processing and high power device design are your baseline

• Former experiences in project management including skills in risk management, stakeholders and upper management reporting are additional valued assets

• You are a team player and a strong communicator; you will surely convince us with your presentation skills as well as your ability to establish a successful cooperation