MicroTECH Global Ltd
Senior Design Product Engineer
Location: Bedford, UK – Onsite working required
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Our client is 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.
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
- Provide technical training and cross-functional engineering support
Skills & Experience:
- 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 tools
- Degree in Engineering/Physics (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex products from concept to production
- Strong problem-solving, organisation and time management skills
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to present complex technical information to global stakeholders
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Effective collaborator across engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams
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