GaN Senior Product Device Manager (m/f/d)

Principal Device Engineer (m/f/d) – GaN Power Devices 

Locations: Manchester / Hamburg 

About the Role 
Join Nexperia and drive the development of next-generation GaN power devices. In this senior role, you will provide technical leadership in device concept and system level, simulation, and optimization—translating advanced device physics into high-performance, manufacturable solutions. 

What You Will Do 

• Lead concept phase (device architecture definition) and optimization for GaN technologies 

• Own performance targets and balance trade-offs across performance, reliability, and manufacturability 

• Drive TCAD simulation, modeling, and design to support technology and product development 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across process, characterization, reliability, and product engineering 

• Support industrialization by delivering robust, scalable device concepts 

Your Profile 

• Degree (MSc/PhD) or equivalent in semiconductor physics, electrical engineering, or related field 

• Proven experience in GaN or wide bandgap device development 

• Strong expertise in device physics, TCAD simulation, system level approach, and semiconductor design 

• Track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects 

• Analytical, self-driven, and collaborative mindset in an international environment 

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. 

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.