Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
Team: R&D Engineering
Location: Cambridge, UK
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About CGD
The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS, and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world's significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.
Why Work for CGD
We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company's green agenda. At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture.
The Opportunity
CGD is looking for a Power Device / Senior Power Device R&D Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will be the technical lead of research and innovation projects of the newest GaN power devices and ICs, working with project managers, power device engineers, analog IC designers, packaging engineers, and more.
Main Responsibilities
* Technical, multidisciplinary leadership of GaN power IC research and innovation projects
* Feasibility studies of novel GaN IC concepts: Hands-on concept simulations, evaluations, design (TCAD to chip design), characterization of novel concepts
* Liaise with CGD experts in Analog IC Design, Reliability, Power Device Design, Testing, and Operations
* Understand the critical path of projects from a technical point of view and identify topics early to resolve with the multidisciplinary team for best in class R&D execution
* Manage technology requirements and specifications in collaboration with Marketing, Business Development, and Application Engineering.
* Run public-funded development projects
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Experience as an R&D Engineer or similar in the development of semiconductor devices, preferably power devices
* Knowledge of power semiconductor device physics, preferably GaN. Semiconductor industry experience is preferred
* Expert in the development and design of at least one of the following: power device packaging, analog IC's, power semiconductors, GaN devices, semiconductor testing and reliability.
* Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject
* Experience in project management
* Strategic thinker with practical skills and experience
* Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers
* Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up environment
* Willing and able to travel and work with partners in Europe, the Americas, and Asia
* Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
* Good communication and presentation skills. Writing white papers and application notes as well as presenting technical topics to an audience.
* A mindset for precise and high-quality results
* An eye for detail
Desirable
* Skilled in power electronics
* Experience with semiconductor failure analysis
* Experience as system or device technical lead
* Experienced in FMEA
* Project management qualifications
* Six Sigma black belt
Benefits
* Excellent salary
* Share options scheme available
* Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
* Life Assurance (3x Salary)
* BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)
* Flexible working options
* Annual leave allowance of 33 days
* Training and development
* Cycle to work scheme
* IP bonus scheme
* Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge
* Recruitment referral bonus
* Regular social events
We believe in equal opportunities
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes.
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