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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Diodes Inc
- **Location:** Greenock, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Unix, Simulation Software, Pspice
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fb67d8eb8841098e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in UNIX?, Degree or equivalent in Physics, Electronics, or related discipline
Desirable, Higher degree in semiconductor related Physics
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

 * At least 5 years' experience.
 * Knowledge of power semiconductor structures, simulation, and test.
 * PC Literate (Word, Excel, Access.)
 * LINUX / UNIX system literate.
 * Able to analyse data and write concise accurate technical reports.
 * Worked in a team environment.Safety conscious in a wafer fab or laboratory environment.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience

 * Understanding and experience of semiconductor devices and manufacturing processes.
 * Able to measure semiconductor devices, understand behaviors and suggest improvements.
 * Designer of Discrete bipolar and MOSFET power semiconductor devices and technologies.
 * User of one of the commercial T-CAD simulation software suites (Silvaco, Synopsis, TMA, or ISE, etc.)
 * User of commercial CAD layout packages (e.g., KLayout, LEdit, Cadence, ICED etc.)
 * User of circuit simulation software (e.g., P-spice, Cadence.)
 * Wafer fabrication process experience.Analogue / Power Management market and applications aware.

Essential Attributes

 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 * Self-motivation with a positive attitude to work.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 * High levels of self-motivation and flexibility.
 * Ability to work on own initiative.
 * Ability to develop strong relationships.
 * Highly organized approach, accurate with a high level of attention to detail
 * Ability to work under pressure.Conscientious, accurate, analytical, confident, eager to acquire new skills, creative., * I am able and prepared to travel abroad to support the design, development, or transfer of products.

## Description

Designing new Discrete Analog products and processes to increase our capability to serve our chosen MOSFET markets; Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage.
Key Responsibility Areas

 * The specification, design, and development of new Discrete products and technologies: product definition, application, circuit, device and process simulation, layout, design of experiments, measurements, analysis of trial results

 * The development of Discrete process platforms, establishment and re-use of design rules and functional blocks to reduce TTM and maximize RFT design

 * Providing technical support for improving the performance, manufacturability, yield, and reliability of products as part of the company continuous improvement activity

 * Developing the value of the Intellectual Property portfolio by documentation, re-use, and protection, as appropriate

 * Assisting in the solution of customer problems associated with use of our products
Person Specification
Essential


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