Senior Manager/Director

Nexperia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a Director to establish and grow the India Design Centre as a strategic R&D hub for BG MOS. You will build and lead a high-performing engineering organization delivering product development, advanced technology concepts and future semiconductor innovations aligned with the global technology roadmap.

The role requires leading multi-disciplinary teams, shaping the roadmap, and engaging with universities and external partners to raise Nexperia's profile in India while ensuring

Qualifications

• 15+ years of semiconductor R&D experience.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organisations.
• Experience managing managers.
• Experience delivering products from concept to production.
• Experience influencing technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the IDC as a strategic R&D hub for BG MOS.
• Oversee portfolio delivery and future technology roadmap.
• Hire, mentor, and develop R&D teams within IDC.
• Collaborate with universities, research institutes and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

R&D leadership

MOSFET tech

Program/Project management

Power semiconductor network

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electronics, Physics or related discipline

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Lead the establishment and growth of Nexperia's India Design Centre as a strategic R&D hub for BG MOS. The Director will build and lead a high-performing engineering organization responsible for delivering product development, advanced technology concepts and future semiconductor innovations aligned with the global technology roadmap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support smooth running of India Design center (IDC)
• Identification of suitable location, if expansion is required
• Co-ordinate with different groups: legal, financial, facilities
• Build and scale a world-class R&D organization capable of delivering global semiconductor programs
• Establish the operational infrastructure required for a high-performing engineering organization
• Leads and shapes the R&D organization
• Part of BG MOS R&D leadership team
• Resource planning: Hire, lead, mentor team members
• Develops R&D team in scope, scale and competence
• Oversees delivery of portfolio and future technologies
• Products based upon a released technology
• Process and boundary conditions simulation
• Predictive reliability and stress simulation
• Die design and layout
• Inputs into R&D leadership team on technology roadmap
• Technology Leadership
• Recognized in the field as having deep technical knowledge of MOSFET technologies
• Maintains specialist knowledge and strategic understanding of future technology requirements
• Influence roadmap
• Raise profile of Nexperia locally
• Branding and networking with external partners
• Lead strategic engagement with universities, research institutes and external partners

SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

Hard Skills:

• Combines strong leadership and deep technical skills
• Experience in establishing and leading R&D teams, including managers
• Expert understanding of MOSFET technologies and packaging
• Track record of in time delivery of novel product / technology creation projects
• Project management
• Wide network of external contacts in power semiconductor technology

Soft Skills:

• Drive and personal responsibility to get things done
• Strong collaborator who is able to engage and discuss ideas with internal and external stakeholders
• Encourages effective team work on complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Be flexible, curious, rigorous and organised; ability to learn and adapt
• Take initiatives & opportunities
• Effective communicator who is able to present across all levels of the business
• Stakeholder management

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years’ experience in semiconductor R&D
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organisations
• Experience managing managers
• Experience delivering products from concept to production
• Experience influencing technology strategy
• PhD or Master's in Electronics, Physics or related discipline (desirable)

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• KPIs – Deliverables and Process: On time delivery of products
• On time delivery of roadmap activities
• Growth of the R&D organisation in number and competence
• Talent retention
• Output (Deliverables)
• Fully operational team in India Design Centre
• Roadmap delivery – specifically portfolio
• Competitive process and technology concepts onto MOS roadmap
• A strong, competent and engaged R&D organisation
• Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.