Senior Characterization Engineer - GaN (m/f/d)

nexperia

Hamburg, DEonsitePosted Jul 23, 2026
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About the role

About the role

As Senior Characterization Engineer (m/f/d), you will join our talented and ambitious R&D team, directly contributing to our ability to successfully produce Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices.

What you will do

Lead electrical verification strategy, encompassing front-end, back-end and lab testing

Coordinate the development and implementation of test methodologies for GaN devices, including both wafer-level and product-level testing

Lead test and characterization concepts and implementation initiatives, and propose new test and characterization setups to solve issues, considering all product aspects from design-to-manufacturing to effective cost structure

Collaborate closely with device, product, and application engineers to develop test solutions that benefit product development, quality, and customer requirements

Own test and characterization concepts and implementation. Solve issues and propose new solutions for test and characterization setups

What you will need

Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Solid-State Physics

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience depending on educational credentials

Specific know-how and hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization methods, especially for GaN technology

Experience in the test and characterization of high voltage power semiconductor devices, familiarity with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) desirable but not required

Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Good communication skills in English (both spoken and written), German a plus

This is your team

Join our growing global GaN team and help shape the future of power discretes. We are seeking talented individuals with deep technical expertise, an open mindset, and a drive to solve complex challenges and turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

Why work for us?

Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance

Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits

A wide variety of training courses and career development options

Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

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