Wide Bandgap Device/PI Engineer (R&D)

Job Title

Wide Bandgap Device/PI Engineer (R&D)

Role Summary

Lead development, characterization, and optimization of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for high-volume manufacturing as part of TI's Advanced Technology Development team. Work spans device simulation, process development, reliability, and cross-functional integration with fab, manufacturing, and business teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level - minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in GaN or compound semiconductor device/process development.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include designing and maturing GaN power devices and process flows, executing experiments, and resolving integration and reliability issues.

• Perform device simulations (TCAD), device design, and layout for GaN power FETs and related devices.
• Develop and optimize process flows; plan and execute design-of-experiment (DOE) campaigns.
• Work with fab and manufacturing engineers to ensure device manufacturability and yield.
• Collaborate with reliability engineers to define and meet reliability targets; perform failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Conduct electrical and materials characterization and statistical data analysis to guide process and device improvements.
• Maintain hands-on laboratory execution and testing; document and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items are listed separately.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in GaN or compound semiconductor device/process development.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing, particularly III-V materials and GaN process physics.
• Experience with process integration, DOE planning, electrical characterization, and failure analysis.
• Experience with device simulations (TCAD), device design, and layout.
• Hands-on lab experience and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across functional teams and communicate technical results clearly.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with GaN-on-Silicon for power switching, experience with fab tools and process modules, and knowledge of packaging interactions and reliability mechanisms.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Preferred: PhD in the same or a closely related discipline.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.