Senior Competitor Analyst (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Senior Competitor Analyst (Semiconductor): Leading physical and electrical analysis of competitor MOSFET technologies to drive product strategy and benchmarking insights with an accent on Failure Analysis techniques and cost modeling. Focus on delivering high-value technical data to R&D and Marketing to influence long-term technology roadmapping and competitive positioning.

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the production of essential semiconductors and components, committed to innovation and sustainable technology development.

What you will do

• Perform detailed physical teardowns of competitor MOSFET devices using FIB, SEM, and X-ray techniques.
• Coordinate electrical performance benchmarking and develop accurate cost models for competitor products.
• Deliver technical data and analytical insights to R&D, Marketing, and strategic planning teams.
• Monitor MOSFET technology trends and oversee the physical analysis pipeline, including 3rd-party labs.
• Drive improvement activities within the benchmarking function to increase throughput and efficiency.
• Contribute to DeepDive sessions and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Failure Analysis techniques (FIB, SEM, X-ray).
• Proficient understanding of semiconductor devices, process flows, and manufacturing.
• Advanced skills in statistical methods, modeling, and database management.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Excel and PowerBI.

Nice to have

• Coding skills, particularly in Python.
• Deep understanding of the power semiconductor business and its technology portfolios.

Culture & Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave plus flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme up to 9% and income protection.
• Opportunities for funded academic support up to PhD level.
• On-site medical centre and subsidised canteen.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with active employee resource groups.
• Global carbon neutral commitment by 2035.

Hiring process

• Recruiter review.
• 60-minute technical interview.
• 60-minute competency interview.