Platform Development Engineer (Power MOSFET)

TL;DR

Platform Development Engineer (Power MOSFET): Contributing across the full product development lifecycle for next-generation power semiconductor MOSFET platforms with an accent on device architecture, TCAD/Cadence/Klayout-based design, and data analysis from wafer test through validation and industrialisation. Focus on translating customer requirements into platform specifications and solving complex reliability and manufacturability challenges.

Location: Manchester (Stockport) — Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer of power semiconductor technologies.

What you will do

• Interpret Customer Requirement Specifications for new power MOSFET products.
• Design and develop technology platforms and products using TCAD, Cadence, and Klayout.
• Perform data analysis across wafer test, assembly, and qualification stages.
• Prepare clear technical summaries and communicate complex information to R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and interact with external customers, global suppliers, and assembly/test operations across the development chain.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in power semiconductor technology development (Power MOSFETs, ideally Silicon), including device physics, process interactions, manufacturability, and failure mechanisms.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical information for stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on site based in Stockport on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in office).

Nice to have

• Project management experience across multiple development streams.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Statistica, or SPSS.
• Hands-on root cause analysis experience (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams, containment strategies).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working with 33 days annual leave and enhanced parental leave.
• Comprehensive remuneration including bonus (up to 20%) and a contributory pension scheme (up to 9%).
• On-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, and employee assistance programme.
• Professional growth via management and technical pathways within a multinational organisation.
• Recognition rewards, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, and life assurance.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Review.
• Stage 2: 30–60 minute Technical Interview.
• Stage 3: 60 minute Behavioural & Competency Interview.