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We are looking for a candidate to work with the Engineering team to design the GaN power electronic device products and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design devices to meet the target device specifications (Including GaN Epitaxial design, device floor planning, layout, and fabrication process integration)
• Perform device and process simulations and photo mask design.
• Responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) procedures including design reviews and FMEA.
• Analyze on-wafer and package device testing data.
• Coordinate reliability and product qualification testing and analyze reliability data.
• Identify device design and process issues and implement solutions to improve performance and reliability.
• Work with teams across the world to solve problems and improve processes.
• Work with technical marketing and applications teams to understand device requirements.

• 4+ years of experience with GaN power electronics development, including simulation, design, testing and qualification. Emode GaN experience is a plus
• Familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication process, tools and design of experiments (DOE). Experience of working with a foundry is a plus
• Strong background in GaN materials, device physics, and failure modes preferred.
• Experience with analyzing large data sets using statistical tools using SQL, JMP, matlab etc.
• Experience with device characterization (IV,CV,switching tests), reliability testing and failure analysis.
• Proven track record of creative problem solving in complex situations.
• Strong communication skills across local and remote teams.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science with focus on GaN or related fields.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com.

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

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