Research Engineer - Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Devices

Job description

3400223
Additional Cities

Niskayuna
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Global Research
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12309-1027
Role Summary/Purpose

As a Wide Band Gap (WBG) Device Engineer you will be responsible for developing novel WBG semiconductor devices for applications in Aviation, Healthcare, Power and Renewable technologies of interest to GE
Essential Responsibilities

You will... 

·  Be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team charged with developing novel WBG semiconductor devices and associated fabrication and testing methods. 
·  Be involved with the modeling, design, fabrication, and testing, reliability assessments and/or failure analysis of various devices. 

·  Interact with GE businesses, government agencies and GE partners and customers to understand their initiatives and help shape device research programs accordingly. 
·  Generate white papers and proposals towards government agency research initiatives.  
·  Develop novel WBG semiconductor devices to meet GE business and customer needs. 

·  Provide technical expertise in areas such as semiconductor materials, device physics and design, and/or device fabrication, test and reliability.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related applied science with experience developing WBG semiconductor device OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related applied science with at least 3 years of experience developing WBG semiconductor devices OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related applied science with at least 5 years of experience developing WBG semiconductor devices  
·  Demonstrated experience in modeling, design and testing of WBG semiconductor devices 
·  Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics 

·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening 

·  Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY 
·  Must be 18 years or older
·  You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience in design and process modeling of high voltage SiC diodes and transistors through TCAD (e.g. Silvaco, Sentaurus, Medici) 
·  Hands-on experience in the fabrication, device
integration and testing of high voltage WBG (e.g. SiC, GaN, gallium oxide, diamond) semiconductors devices 
·  Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with rapidly changing deliverables 
·  Demonstrated experience in the preparation of proposals for external funding agencies 
·  A strong publication record in the area of semiconductor devices  
·  Ability to identify creative solutions to key technical challenges or business needs 
·  Excellent communication and documentation skills. 
·  Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a highly effective team  
·  Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
·  Understands six-sigma, design of experiments, and can use statistics towards optimization and specification of design windows
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Niskayuna