Sr Device and Process Engineer

Job Description

An experienced researcher in the area of compound semiconductor responsible for development of new and innovative epitaxy design in GaN on Siliocn process technology to achieve best in class linearity and power added efficiency HEMT devices for PA design. The candidate will be responsible for collaboration with foundry and academic partners, devising new process flow using TCAD tools, design and layout of appropriate test structures, and testchip tape out to candidate fabs. The candidate will also be responsible for characterization and measurement of the testchip to verify the targeted performance improvement and publish report and present the result to the team. Upon achieving the performance target the candidate will be responsible for developing a compact model and implements it in PDK for design team to use for design of final product. The candidate will work closely with the design team to achieve the final product tape out.

Responsibilities:

• Literature search with emphasis on the area of GaN devices on Silicon

• Perform TCAD simulation using Sentaurus tool from Synopsis to design GaN epitaxy experiments to enhance HEMT performance and reliability

• Test structure design and layout and tapeout testchip

• Perform Device characterization using DC, CV, and RF characterization

• Perform CW and pulsed IV, S-parameter, and Load-Pull (LP) measurement

• Perform device level circuit simulation using Cadence and ADS tools

• Compact model development using CMC standard model for GaN devices.

Qualifications

• MS or PHD in EE, Physics, or Material Science with research focus on GaN epitaxy, GaN HEMT, or GaAs pHEMT/HBT

• Good understanding of high band gap GaN or GaAs device physics and fabrication process

• Good understanding of device reliability issues in III-V devices

• Good understanding of GaN or GaAs epitaxy growth process

• TCAD simulation of high band gap GaN or GaAs devices

• Experience with measurements techniques such as DC and pulsed IV, CV, CW and pulsed S-parameter as well as load-pull characterization

• Good written/oral communication and project management skills

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $96,500 - $145,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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1. Department Manufacturing

2. Location San Jose

3. Remote No

Requisition ID

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