Senior Staff Engineer Test Hardware Development (f/m/div)

Senior Staff Engineer Test Hardware Development – Research & Development

As a Senior Staff Engineer Test Hardware Development in our Research & Development team, you will merge creativity with technical expertise, shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Development of Power Devices characterization methods
• Design, development, operation and maintenance of technical systems for characterization of Si, SiC and GaN HV Power Transistors
• Documentation of design specifications, test procedures and compliance reports
• Characterization of Power Devices for Technology and Product Development, Modelling, Application Engineering and Competitor Analysis
• Cross‑collaboration with Product Development, Technical Marketing and System Engineering groups
• Act as a technical lead, providing technical guidance to the CV community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, focused on electronic systems, instrumentation or related fields, with at least 6 years of experience in Hardware Development in a lab environment
• PCB Design expertise for analog, digital and mixed‑signal applications, with focus on Power Electronics, including component selection, layout optimization and signal integrity
• Parasitics extraction & analysis using ANSYS tools, including modeling of stray capacitance and inductance for performance optimization
• Deep knowledge of Power Electronics devices, including HV Si, SiC and GaN transistors, combined with SPICE simulation (SIMetrix) for predictive validation before prototyping
• Characterization & test infrastructure design, capable of developing continuous operation test stations for device characterization under extended stress conditions, plus strong lab skills for hardware performance evaluation
• Problem solving and cross-functional collaboration, with strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex hardware issues, working closely with Product Development, Technical Marketing and System Engineering teams
• Documentation & communication, including design specifications, test procedures and compliance reports, combined with technical leadership, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Contact

Bruna Fernandes, LinkedIn

Equal Employment Opportunity

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