Senior Characterization & Verification Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Title

Senior Characterization & Verification Engineer (m/f/d)

Role Summary

Join the Power Semiconductor R&D team to lead characterization and verification of power semiconductor devices (SiC Schottky diodes, SiC-MOSFETs, Si-MOSFETs, IGBTs). Drive automation and standardization of measurement systems across global labs and contribute to test strategy, data analysis, and technical documentation.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor device characterization or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical leadership of device characterization and verification activities, development of automated test systems, and cross-site harmonization of lab procedures.

• Lead and execute characterization and verification campaigns to ensure complete functional coverage.
• Collaborate with design owners and product managers to define test specifications and verification plans.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated test setups and measurement systems for efficiency and reproducibility.
• Analyze measurement data and produce technical reports for datasheets and internal design documentation.
• Perform design verification reviews aligned with international standards.
• Drive global harmonization of standard operating procedures in characterization labs.
• Identify and implement best practices in metrology, automation, and data analysis.
• Troubleshoot test failures, define corrective actions, and support implementation.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; concise list focusing on essential capabilities.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor device characterization or related roles.
• Proven expertise in electrical characterization of power semiconductors, including Si, SiC, and GaN technologies.
• Practical experience with oscilloscopes, parameter analyzers, and PXI-based measurement systems.
• Experience with statistical data analysis and measurement system evaluation.
• Knowledge of measurement circuit design, high di/dt and dv/dt transient behavior, and thermal characterization methods.
• Familiarity with IEC 60747 and JEDEC standards, including Rth/Zth thermal analysis.
• Experience developing automated tests and instrument control using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C, C++ or C#.
• PCB design experience and development of test fixtures.
• Experience collaborating across global laboratory sites and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Clear communication and presentation skills; ability to document and convey technical results.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Technology, or a comparable technical field; equivalent practical experience accepted.

About the Company

Company: IXYS Semiconductor

Headquarters: Lampertheim, Germany

IXYS Semiconductor is a Lampertheim-based semiconductor business specializing in power semiconductors, discrete and integrated power devices for industrial, transportation and electronics applications. It operates as part of the Littelfuse group, providing reliability-focused component solutions and engineering support.