(Sr.) Principal Characterization Engineer GaN (mfd)
Job Summary
About the role
As (Sr.) Principal Characterization Engineer (m/f/d) you will join our talented and ambitious R&D team directly contributing to our ability to successfully produce Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices.
This is your new job
Lead electrical verification strategy encompassing front-end back-end and lab testing
Coordinate the development and implementation of test methodologies for GaN devices including both wafer-level and product-level testing
Lead test and characterization concepts and implementation initiatives and propose new test and characterization setups to solve issues considering all product aspects from design-to-manufacturing to effective cost structure
Collaborate closely with device product and application engineers to develop test solutions that benefit product development quality and customer requirements
Own test and characterization concepts and implementation. Solve issues and propose new solutions for test and characterization setups
This is you
Masters or Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Solid-State Physics with specific know-how and hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization methods especially for GaN technology
Experience in the test and characterization of high voltage power semiconductor devices familiarity with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) desirable but not required
Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Good communication skills in English (both spoken and written) German a plus
This is your team
Join our growing global GaN team and help shape the future of power discretes. We are seeking talented individuals with deep technical expertise an open mindset and a drive to solve complex challenges and turn ideas into practical scalable solutions.
Why work for us
Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
A wide variety of training courses and career development options
Numerous further benefits such as retirement provisions travel allowance for the public transport ticket company events sports and leisure activities employee discounts and even more
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright material and the word Nexperia is a registered trademark.
D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and we consider all applicants fairly as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Womens groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
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About Company
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States.