SiC Power Device Physicist

Wolfspeed•Durham, NC

About The Position

In this position within Wolfspeed’s Power Device Technology Development department, you will be leading SiC power device development projects, with an emphasis on fundamental understanding of device physics and the effects of materials properties on SiC power device behaviors. You will be participating in many aspects of silicon carbide power device development, with a focus on metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) dielectric and interface properties. A better understanding in these areas will provide deeper insights into the device behavior and ultimately lead to optimized and improved device properties. MOS related reliability studies will also be performed in this role.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or closely related area
Strong understanding of MOS interface traps and near interface oxide traps
Working knowledge of properties of dielectric layers and metal layers
Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, device fabrication processes and materials characterization methods
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communications and presentations skills
Design of experiments and data analysis skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonconventional devices and/or materials is desired

Responsibilities

Lead development efforts focused on improving key aspects of next generation Silicon Carbide power devices.
Detailed characterization of commercial SiC power device products to gain deeper insight into SiC power device operations
Design, fabrication, and characterization of advanced test structures for SiC and MOS-related parameter extraction.
Provide insights to others in the Device Design and Process Development teams and contribute to next generation device performance optimization.
Provide data for TCAD and SPICE model calibration, improving accuracy of the predictive device and circuit simulations.
Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as external conferences and journals for demonstration of technology leadership.