Role: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Bedford, UK
Department: Product Engineering
Overview
A leading global semiconductor manufacturer is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to develop next:generation power semiconductor devices for overvoltage and overcurrent protection applications.
This role involves the design and layout of semiconductor chips for both in:house wafer fabrication and external foundries. You will play a key role in new product development while also acting as a technical advisor on wafer processing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
:Collaborate with Product Management, Sales and Applications teams to define new products
:Design and develop silicon or SiC power semiconductor devices
:Apply semiconductor physics, DOE, wafer fabrication and electrical testing to prototype development
:Use Silvaco or similar CAD tools for simulation, design and layout
:Reverse engineer competitor products for benchmarking
:Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure on:time production release
:Lead complex work including device modelling and technology qualification
:Produce full documentation, including datasheets, aligned to IATF16949 (or higher)
:Develop and perform characterisation, reliability testing and failure analysis
:Apply SPC, DOE, DFM, FMEA and Six Sigma methodologies
:Support existing products and drive continuous improvement across design and process
:Diagnose and resolve product/process issues related to quality, cost and performance
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Provide technical training and cross:functional engineering support
Skills and ExperienceTechnical
:Strong background in semiconductor physics and wafer processing
:Proven experience designing power semiconductor devices (Silicon or SiC)
:Knowledge of surge protection technologies and circuit protection components
:Understanding of application circuits requiring protection
:Experience in device characterisation, reliability and failure analysis
:Familiarity with industry standards for voltage and overcurrent protection
:Proficiency with Silvaco or equivalent toolsProfessional
:Degree in Engineering/Physics (or equivalent experience)
:Demonstrated ability to deliver complex products from concept to production
:Strong pr