Engineer GaN Epi Development

Experience: 1 to Not Available years

Location: BEL - Flemish Brabant - Leuven

Skills: semiconductor power, high electron mobility devices, GaN research, epi and integration, industrial integration of GaN device, process development, device testing, project management, organizational skills

About
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com .

Summary of Role
The New Graduate College candidate will join the GlobalFoundries Technology and Innovation organization to support GaN integration for Power and GaN Power Systems . The candidate will have a 3 years local contract assignment at GF Labs at IMEC in Leuven, Belgium with a path to Burlington, VT (USA). During the 3 years assignment in Leuven the candidate is expected to support GlobalFoundries technology development focus within the IMEC Industrial Affiliation Programs in GaN Power , including hands - on experiments and integration, also understanding system architectures that require advanced power solutions. Additionally, the person will organize and lead joint-development projects at IMEC for learning and tech. transfer to respective GlobalFoundries R&D; teams . Post doc candidates are welcome to apply.

Essential Responsibilities
Learn and transfer GaN epi and integration steps for Power (Strain Relief Buffer layer, back-side barrier, selective S/D regrowth) from IMEC Program to internal GF R&D;
• Partner with IMEC’s GaN ecosystem to explore new materials (e.g. slurries for CMP, cleaning, passivation etc) and new integration schemes e.g.



co-integration.
• Own and drive joint-development projects between GlobalFoundries and IMEC
• Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor GaN material and tooling vendors
• Contribute to Intellectual Property by writing innovative invention disclosures
• Contribute to publications and conferences with scientific results
• Understand application domains for GaN in the fields of Power Electronics at 1200V, 650V, 100V and lower voltages, and high frequency millimeter wave and RF applications.
• Influence IMEC Program and collect feedback from GF on technical content and development plans.
• Participate in IMEC Partner Technical Week 2x year and support all executive readouts
• Travel expectation is about 1-2x year to GlobalFoundries R&D; team

Other Responsibilities
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Other duties as assigned by manager
• Expectation of writing reports and preparing presentations

Required Qualifications
Education:
PhD in physics, electrical engineering, microelectronics or related field.
Experience:
Preferred minimum 1 year of study in the GaN field
Skills:
fundamental knowledge about semiconductor power and high electron mobility devices
Travel:
up to 10%
Fluency in English Language:
written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications
Post doc candidates are welcome to apply
Experience:
GaN research, epi and integration
Skills:
expertise in industrial integration of GaN device, process development and device testing
• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

Information about our benefits
you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/

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