Overview
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a spin-out of Cambridge University and a fabless semiconductor company that develops energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
Team - R&D Engineering
Location - Cambridge, UK
Contract - Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
CGD is looking for a Hardware Development Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will principally be responsible for designing and setting up test systems to characterize our GaN power devices and ICs, from system concept to initial operation. These test systems characterize the static and dynamic properties of CGD\'s devices, as well as reliability and long-term operation. They will be installed both in-house in Cambridge and at our partners around the world. You will be able to develop and use your knowledge in power electronics engineering, PCB design and testing at the forefront of GaN devices R&D. The outcome of your work will be impressive hardware systems that enable our Device and Reliability Engineers to prove the excellent properties of CGD\'s GaN power devices. This role is based at the company\'s office and lab in Cambridge, UK.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop test solutions for characterization of GaN power ICs
* Design schematics, layout and mechanical setup
* Assemble test hardware (in-house and with subcontractors)
* Liaise with subcontractors to build prototypes and systems
* Testing and debugging of new test setup or solution, including pilot characterization runs as part of the initial operation
* Design and run customer-specific tests
* Liaise with CGD engineers in all phases of hardware development
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
* A degree or similar vocational qualification (e.g. HND) in a relevant engineering or science subject
* Demonstrable industrial experience in hardware development and the design of analog electronic systems, ideally for test systems
* Hands-on experience with Altium (or similar) PCB design software, with knowledge of good layout practices
* Hands-on experience with a SPICE simulator (e.g. OrCAD, LTSPICE or similar)
* Experience in developing test solutions for semiconductor devices, on a lab-scale or at high volume
* Knowledge of test and safety at high voltage (1kV) and elevated temperatures
* Hands-on skills in building electronics, i.e. hand soldering, reflow soldering, etc
* Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up environment
* Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
* Good communication and presentation skills, including documentation
* A mindset for precise and high-quality results
* An eye for detail
Desirable
* Skilled in power electronics, in particular power electronic circuits for device reliability or testing
* Knowledge of power semiconductor devices is desirable
* Experience with hardware running at elevated temperatures
* Knowledge of semiconductor device testing, on a lab-scale or at high volume
Benefits
* Excellent salary
* Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
* Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
* Life Assurance (3x Salary)
* BUPA Private Medical Insurance
* BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)
* Flexible working options (both location and times)
* Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
* Training and development
* Electric Car Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* IP bonus scheme
* Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
* Recruitment referral bonus
* Regular social events including frequent company lunches, annual summer party, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities
Equality and Inclusion
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 believe that a more inclusive workplace ensures better outcomes for all employees. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because diversity enables better business outcomes. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We are well set up for collaborative hybrid working, with some team members in the UK office and some working from home in the UK and other cities in Europe and Asia.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Hardware Development
Industry
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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