Device Modelling Engineer

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics / Electrical, Electronics and Telecom Systems / Semiconductor and VLSI Design

Models semiconductor device behaviour using physics-based simulations for circuit design and technology development.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: High

Device modelling engineers use semiconductor physics and numerical simulation to design, analyse, and predict behaviour of transistors, diodes, sensors, and advanced nanoelectronic devices. They develop compact models, validate device characteristics, simulate electrical/thermal behaviour, and support technology scaling. They work with TCAD tools, experimental data, and interdisciplinary teams in chip design, foundries, and research labs. This field is central to advanced CMOS development, emerging materials, and next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Top Skills

  • TCAD
  • Semiconductor physics
  • Numerical methods
  • Compact modelling
  • Data analysis
  • Model validation & parameter extraction
  • Advanced materials & emerging device modelling

Education Pathway

  • 12th Science
  • BTech Electronics/Physics/Chemical
  • MTech Microelectronics/Device Physics
  • TCAD tool certifications

Suggested UG Degrees

  • BTech Electronics
  • BSc Physics
  • BTech Materials

PG / Advancement Options

  • MTech Semiconductor Devices
  • MSc Nanoelectronics
  • PhD Device Physics

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Also Known As

  • Semiconductor Device Engineer
  • TCAD Engineer
  • CMOS Modelling Engineer
  • Compact Model Developer