The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy Semiconductors, our Research & Development (R&D) team is at the forefront of innovation, developing advanced power semiconductor devices across multiple voltage classes. Our high-quality products are manufactured at both internal and external production sites and are delivered to customers worldwide, catering to a diverse range of applications including industrial sectors, renewable energy, traction, and e-mobility.
We are currently seeking a motivated R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist to contribute to the development of next-generation power semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will primarily focus on silicon-based devices, particularly power diodes, while also expanding your expertise to encompass broader device concepts such as IGBTs and MOSFETs.
This position is designed for candidates with a robust technical foundation in semiconductor device physics and simulation, who are excited to enhance their expertise within a collaborative, high-tech R&D environment.
Do you possess a strong technical background in semiconductor device physics accompanied by hands-on experience in simulation and technology development? Are you motivated to take ownership of development tasks while continuously learning and expanding your skill set? If yes, we look forward to your application.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Contribute to the development of next-generation power semiconductor chips, with a strong focus on silicon power diodes and related device technologies.
- Support the end-to-end technology and product development cycle, from concept and simulation through to validation and reliability assessment.
- Apply and further develop TCAD simulation models to understand device behavior and optimize performance, yield, and cost.
- Collaborate closely with process engineers and characterization and reliability teams, ensuring alignment between design and manufacturability.
- Take ownership of individual work packages or sub-projects, contributing to overall project goals and timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, modeling, and optimization approaches.
- Actively engage in knowledge sharing within the team and develop a strong systems-level understanding of semiconductor devices and processes.
Your Background
- Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on semiconductor device physics.
- Proven experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to silicon power diodes.
- Strong practical experience with TCAD simulation tools (e.g., Sentaurus, COMSOL).
- Good understanding of semiconductor device physics, characteristics, and technology development processes.
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration with process, characterization, and reliability teams.
- Initial experience in owning technical tasks or overseeing junior profiles is a plus.
- Familiarity with process integration aspects or modeling approaches is considered an advantage.
- Self-driven, analytical, and eager to learn and grow in a high-performance R&D environment.
- Proficiency in English with strong communication and presentation skills.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.