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Staff Engineer Characterization

$98.08k per year

Infineon Technologies AG

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Staff Engineer Characterization in our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life. Are you in?

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

  • Perform and analyze HVDC, AC, CV, and transient electrical characterization for on-wafer and packaged GaN HEMTs
  • Design on-wafer test structures and automate probing stations/measurement systems for efficient data acquisition
  • Interpret physical analysis data (SEM/TEM, thermal imaging, EDX, SIMS )to support device physics understanding and failure analysis
  • Coordinate characterization data with modeling teams to develop compact device models for circuit simulation
  • Partner with design and application engineering teams to diagnose device behavior and drive performance improvements
  • Develop, troubleshoot, and standardize test procedures; provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, and junior engineers
  • Maintain characterization databases, ensure data integrity, and produce clear technical reports and documentation

Your Profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

  • MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor power device characterization
  • Strong foundation in compound semiconductor materials, GaN E-HEMT physics, and high-voltage/CV measurement techniques
  • Proficiency with semiconductor parameter analyzers, CV systems , and high-voltage characterization equipment
  • Programming/automation skills ( Python, C++, LabVIEW, or MATLAB ) and experience with statistical data analysis, such as Spotfire
  • Excellent problem-solving, technical writing, and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary R&D environment

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.

As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.

Are you in?

Must be eligible to meet the requirements of export control regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian government security requirements; and/or (as necessary):

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods
  • Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data”

Infineon welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.

This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels.

We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.

Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.

Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.

Minimum of $98,080.00 salary per year/ Maximum of $134,860.00 salary per year

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

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