Semiconductor Chip Designer

Contribute to the development of next-generation power semiconductor chips, with a strong focus on Si and SiC-base MOSFET and IGBT devices 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, 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, modelling, and optimization approaches

Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and build a strong systems-level understanding of semiconductor devices and processes.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. 

Master’s or PHD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with focus on semiconductor device physics

Proven experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to SiC power chips

Strong hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools (e.g. Sentaurus, COMSOL)

Good understanding of semiconductor device physics, characteristics, and technology development processes

Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with process, characterization, and reliability teams

Initial experience in owning technical tasks or supervising junior profiles is a plus

Familiarity with process integration aspects or modelling approaches is considered an advantage

Self-driven, analytical, and eager to learn and grow in a high-performance R&D environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.