Senior Device Reliability Engineer - GaN Power Semiconductors

Job Title: Senior Device Reliability Engineer - GaN Power SemiconductorsLocation: Santa Clara, CA - will help with relocation!Compensation: $120K - $200K base DOERequirements: Device Reliability Engineering, GaN Power Devices, JEDEC Qualification, Power Semiconductor Reliability, Customer Qualification, Failure Analysis, Reliability Testing, Product Quality EngineeringPosition OverviewWe are the world's largest 8-inch Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor manufacturer, enabling the next generation of high-efficiency power conversion systems. Our GaN technology is transforming applications across AI data centers, telecom infrastructure, renewable energy, electric vehicles, industrial power systems, and consumer electronics through industry-leading efficiency, power density, and reliability.We are seeking a highly motivated Applications Engineer to develop next-generation GaN-based power conversion solutions, support customers designing with Innoscience products, and collaborate closely with device engineering and product development teams.This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about power electronics, DC/DC converters, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and hands-on hardware development.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Engagement & Technical LeadershipServe as the primary technical contact for customer discussions related to GaN device reliability, qualification, and quality.Gather, clarify, and manage customer requirements for reliability testing, qualification plans, and product approval processes.Explain GaN device physics, operating principles, electrical characteristics, reliability performance, and failure mechanisms to customer engineering teams.Present reliability data, qualification results, and technical evidence to support customer acceptance of Innoscience products.Address customer concerns regarding device robustness, product maturity, and long-term reliability performance.Reliability & Qualification ManagementTranslate customer reliability requirements into internal qualification and validation plans.Partner with Device Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality teams to develop qualification strategies.Coordinate reliability testing, technical investigations, and customer-specific qualification activities.Evaluate and communicate reliability test results, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.Ensure timely resolution of customer technical issues and reliability-related inquiries.Customer Qualification & Product AdoptionLead technical activities supporting customer qualification and approval of GaN power semiconductor products.Support customer audits, reliability reviews, qualification documentation, and technical assessments.Drive activities required for Approved Vendor List (AVL) approval, vendor registration, and approved part number releases.Maintain strong customer relationships to support product adoption and long-term business growth.Act as a technical advocate for customers while collaborating cross-functionally within our company.QualificationsMaster's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.3-8+ years of experience in power semiconductor devices, reliability engineering, product quality, or customer technical support. Outstanding recent Ph.D. graduates will also be considered.Strong understanding of GaN device physics, operating principles, electrical characteristics, and reliability mechanisms.Knowledge of power device switching behavior, gate driving, voltage/current stress, and failure mechanisms.Strong knowledge of JEDEC standards and semiconductor device qualification processes, with practical experience in reliability testing, qualification planning, and customer qualification activities.Familiarity with semiconductor reliability methodologies, qualification testing, and quality management processes.Excellent technical communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex device physics and reliability concepts clearly to customers.Strong cross-functional coordination, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Experience supporting customer qualification, quality reviews, or AVL approval processes is highly desirable.Candidates with backgrounds in device reliability, product engineering, quality engineering, or customer-facing semiconductor technical roles are encouraged to apply.#EnghpBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionVacation/PTO401K