Principal Device Engineer (Power MOSFET)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; hybrid and flexible working available

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies, including Power Trench MOSFET products, through advanced device engineering and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Develop and optimise Power Trench MOSFET architectures using advanced TCAD simulation.
• Perform electrostatic, thermal and reliability-related simulations to guide device decisions.
• Design cell structures, termination schemes and next-generation device concepts.
• Support technology roadmaps through quantitative trade-off and feasibility analysis.
• Translate simulation results into process, layout and structural requirements.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Product Development, Design, Manufacturing and Foundry partners on development, production troubleshooting and industrialisation.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• Several years of experience in device engineering and TCAD-based technology development.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and deep expertise with TCAD tools such as Synopsys Sentaurus.
• Experience with Power MOSFET concepts, ideally trench-based, including performance, reliability and manufacturability trade-offs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Nice to have

• PhD focused on power semiconductor devices.
• Industrial or foundry experience in Power MOSFET technology.
• Experience with process integration or layout-driven device optimisation.
• Knowledge of high-field effects, ruggedness, UIS and reliability mechanisms.
• Understanding of foundry developments and process transfers.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working with 33 days of annual leave.
• Annual Incentive Plan of up to 20%, contributory pension scheme of up to 9% and recognition rewards.
• Income protection, enhanced sick pay, life assurance and an on-site medical centre.
• Funded academic support opportunities up to PhD level and management or technical development pathways.
• Employee resource groups, inclusion initiatives and paid time off for charitable work.

Hiring process

• Recruiter review.
• Teams interview.
• Final on-site or Teams interview and assessment.