Evan Yu
About Evan Yu
Evan Yu is the Director of Engineering at onsemi, where he focuses on developing SiC MOSFET and IGBT based power integrated modules for various applications. He has extensive experience in semiconductor technologies and has held engineering management positions at several notable companies.
Current Role at Onsemi
Evan Yu serves as the Director of Engineering at Onsemi, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he manages the development of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) based power integrated modules. These modules are specifically designed for applications in electric vehicle traction inverters, solar inverters, industrial motor drives, and energy infrastructure. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of power management systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Evan Yu has extensive experience in engineering roles prior to his current position. He worked at MACOM as Manager of RF Power Device & Process Engineering from 2007 to 2012 in Torrance, California, and later as Manager of RF Power Product Engineering from 2012 to 2017 in Long Beach, California. His career also includes a tenure at Motorola Mobility as Principal Staff Engineer from 1995 to 2004 in Tempe, Arizona, and as a Member of Technical Staff at NXP after its acquisition of Freescale Semiconductor from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Evan Yu earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Solid State Electronics from Arizona State University in 1998. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in semiconductor technologies, including silicon, gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), and silicon carbide (SiC). He possesses skills in device characterization, simulation, process integration, reliability, failure analysis, and thermal analysis.
Methodologies and Skills
Evan Yu utilizes various engineering methodologies to enhance yield and improve processes. His expertise includes Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). These methodologies support his efforts in optimizing engineering processes and ensuring high-quality outcomes in semiconductor manufacturing.