Engineer GaN Epi Development

Location: Town of Belgium

## Engineer GaN Epi Development Apply locations:
BEL - Flemish Brabant - Leuven - Kapeldreeftime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR-2600904
** About GF
** Global Foundries 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, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit
** Summary of Role
** The New Graduate College candidate will join the Global Foundries 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 Global Foundries 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 Global Foundries 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 Global Foundries 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 Global Foundries 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
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* 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
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong planning & organizational skills

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