Staff Engineer Characterization

• 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
• 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

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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”