R&D Project Leader, SiC Semiconductor Chip (f/m/d)

For our client, an international company based in Lenzburg, we are looking for a dedicated R&D Project Leader, SiC Semiconductor Chip (f/m/d).

 

Be part of our mission to redefine power electronics with cutting-edge Silicon Carbide technology in a world-class facility and a world-class team of experts. As an R&D project leader on our team, you’ll guide the journey from early concept through development and device validation, collaborating closely with colleagues to spark creative solutions towards our next generation of power devices. Your role will blend technical work with project leadership, perfect for a driven engineer who thrives on innovation and collaboration.



 

General Information:

 

• Location: Lenzburg

• Start Date: ASAP

• Duration: permanent

• Working Hours: 100% 

Your Responsibilities:

• As R&D project leader, you’ll drive next-generation SiC power device development within our project management framework, monitoring risks, resources, and milestones to deliver on-time and on-budget

• Lead technical activities in device design, process development or process integration, applying your technical capabilities to drive innovation

• Collaborate with R&D, process and product engineering, and quality teams to consolidate goals and build consensus on decisions

• Lead technical problem-solving and root-cause investigations with structured methodologies and data driven conclusions

• Uncover and secure vital IP

• Develop and nurture relationships within the SiC semiconductor community

Your Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in engineering or physical science, ideally with a focus on semiconductor technology

• Ideally 2+ years of project or technical leadership experience in semiconductor R&D or similar high-tech environments

• Knowledge of semiconductor devices and industrial semiconductor technology, preferably with a focus on SiC

• Strong data analysis skills, ideally including proficiency with SQL, JMP and fab-floor tools such as SiView

• You can convey complex technical concepts with clarity and precision in both written reports and live presentations

• You thrive in collaborative teams where every voice contributes to consensus-driven decisions, psychological safety nurtures creativity, and we solve challenges together

• Fluent in English