Device Engineer, GaN

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Device Engineer - GaNWe are seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Device Engineer - GaN to strengthen our supply chain product development organization. You will own technical depth on gallium nitride power devices—from wafer fabrication through qualification to end-use applications—and partner with suppliers, internal engineering, and product teams to secure robust, scalable GaN solutions for our products.ResponsibilitiesDrive deep technical engagement with GaN foundries and IDMs on epi, process flow, device architecture (e.g., p-GaN gate, cascode, MIS-HEMT), and process capabilityDrive manufacturers on failure analysis and root-cause investigations for device- and process-related defects; analyze failure modes (e.g., dynamic RDS(on), threshold shift, gate degradation, TDDB, ESD) and drive corrective action with suppliers and internal qualityEstablish and maintain quality control plans, test procedures, and reliability test protocols (e.g., HTOL, HTRB, TDDB, bias-temperature stress)Lead material characterization and process corner studies with suppliersWork cross functionally with design and reliability engineering teams, to ensure devices can meet the design and system mission profile requirementsEstablish acceptance criteria for production release and ongoing monitoring of device quality and reliabilitySupport application validation: double-pulse testing, switching SOA, gate-drive compatibility, EMI, and board-level reliability considerationsAdvise product and design teams on package options (PQFN, TOLT, embedded, module), and roadmap fitCapture field and NPI learnings and feed them into supplier scorecards and next-gen device specsOwn the technical content of GaN component roadmaps and drive DFM/DFR gates, and change control boards, process node/design rule evaluations, and manufacturing readiness (yield, process control, capacity)RequirementsDegree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience4+ years of experience in GaN (or closely related wide-bandgap) device engineering, process integration, reliability, or power semiconductor product engineeringStrong working knowledge of GaN-on-Si (and/or GaN-on-SiC) epi and HEMT process flows, key unit processes, and how process choices affect device metrics and yieldHands-on experience with power-device reliability stress methods, failure analysis interpretation, and qualification to industry or automotive-grade standardsFamiliarity with JEDEC / AEC-Q101 / IPC, JEP180, AQG324, PPAP, TS16949 qualification frameworksExperience with statistical process control, DOE, and reliability statistics (Weibull, acceleration models)Package/assembly knowledge (wirebond, clip, sintered die attach, advanced power packages)Domestic and international travel (expected 25% of the time) is required to engage with suppliers, sometimes on short noticeCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $132,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.