Semiconductor Chip Designer

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0126696 Date Posted: 2026-08-26 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: As an R&D Semiconductor Chip Specialist in Hitachi Energy Semiconductors and contribute to the development of next-generation Si and SiC power semiconductor technologies for global industrial, renewable energy, traction, and e-mobility applications. How you’ll make an impact: Contribute to the development of next-generation power semiconductor chips, with a strong focus on Si and SiC-base MOSFET and IGBT devices and related device technologies Support the end-to-end technology and product development cycle, from concept and simulation through to validation and reliability assessment Apply and further develop TCAD simulation models to understand device behavior and optimize performance, yield, and cost Collaborate closely with process engineers, characterization and reliability teams, ensuring alignment between design and manufacturability Take ownership of individual work packages or sub-projects, contributing to overall project goals and timelines Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, modelling, and optimization approaches Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and build a strong systems-level understanding of semiconductor devices and processes. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background: Master’s or PHD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with focus on semiconductor device physics Proven experience in power semiconductor device development, ideally with exposure to SiC power chips Strong hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools (e.g. Sentaurus, COMSOL) Good understanding of semiconductor device physics, characteristics, and technology development processes Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with process, characterization, and reliability teams Initial experience in owning technical tasks or supervising junior profiles is a plus Familiarity with process integration aspects or modelling approaches is considered an advantage Self-driven, analytical, and eager to learn and grow in a high-performance R&D environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.