Device Engineer, GaN

About the role

• Device Engineer, GaN | Tesla (Supply Chain)
• Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 280224 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We 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.

What You'll Do

• Drive deep technical engagement with GaN foundries and IDMs on epi, process flow, device architecture (e.g., p-GaN gate, cascode, MIS-HEMT), and process capability
• Drive manufacturers on failure analysis and root-cause investigations for device- and process-related defects; analyze failure modes (e.g., dynamic R DS(on), threshold shift, gate degradation, TDDB, ESD) and drive corrective action with suppliers and internal quality
• Establish 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 suppliers
• Work cross functionally with design and reliability engineering teams, to ensure devices can meet the design and system mission profile requirements
• Establish acceptance criteria for production release and ongoing monitoring of device quality and reliability
• Support application validation: double-pulse testing, switching SOA, gate-drive compatibility, EMI, and board-level reliability considerations
• Advise product and design teams on package options (PQFN, TOLT, embedded, module), and roadmap fit
• Capture field and NPI learnings and feed them into supplier scorecards and next-gen device specs
• Own 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)

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in GaN (or closely related wide-bandgap) device engineering, process integration, reliability, or power semiconductor product engineering
• Strong 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 yield
• Hands-on experience with power-device reliability stress methods, failure analysis interpretation, and qualification to industry or automotive-grade standards
• Familiarity with JEDEC / AEC-Q101 / IPC, JEP180, AQG324, PPAP, TS16949 qualification frameworks
• Experience 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 notice

Benefits

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected 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.