Characterization Lab Manager (Power Semiconductor)

Location: Lipa, Philippines; hybrid work arrangement

Company

hirify.global is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company developing solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets.

What you will do

• Lead characterization and verification of SiC diodes, SiC/Si MOSFETs, Schottky diodes, and IGBTs.
• Define test specifications and verification plans with design leaders and product definers.
• Develop automated test setups, measurement systems, test circuitry, and fixtures to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Analyze measurement data and prepare technical reports for datasheets and internal design documentation.
• Establish and ramp up the new Lipa characterization laboratory, including equipment planning, processes, operational readiness, and capability development.
• Lead engineers and technicians, manage lab capacity and resources, standardize SOPs, and collaborate with global characterization teams through knowledge transfer and international projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience in power semiconductor characterization using SiC and silicon-based technologies.
• Strong experience with oscilloscopes, parameter analyzers, PXI systems, electrical measurements, and measurement circuit design.
• Knowledge of IEC 60747 and JEDEC JESD14, including Rth/Zth and time-based thermal measurement methods.
• Experience with automated test development using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C, C++, or C#.
• Experience with PCB design, test fixture development, fast di/dt and dV/dt events, and advanced test circuitry such as surge pulse testing.
• Leadership experience in technical teams, laboratories, or engineering organizations, plus knowledge of laboratory safety, EHS, high-voltage/high-current risks, calibration, maintenance, and CapEx planning.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing characterization infrastructure and aligning laboratory SOPs across multiple international sites.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with global and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Performance-based incentives and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee growth, development, and learning opportunities.
• Regular international travel connected with knowledge transfer and global development projects.