External Manufacturing NPI Engineer

onsemi; Carmona; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi is seeking an External Manufacturing NPI Lead to drive backend NPI from concept to production launch in Cavite, Philippines. The role requires deep assembly experience and strong cross-functional leadership.

The successful candidate will guide PLM-aligned NPI, partner with OSATs, manage ramp and drive data-driven decision making in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent technical background.
• 10+ years of backend semiconductor IC manufacturing experience with assembly process expertise.
• Proven leadership and project management across multi-stakeholder settings.
• Hands-on assembly experience with wafer tech like SiC, GaN, CIS imaging is desirable.
• Experience in NPI, product/process integration and CPI effects.
• Experience in IC package design/CAD/simulation/characterization is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of OSAT landscape and operations.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, DOE/PHM, data analytics skills.
• Good written and spoken English; Mandarin skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own backend external manufacturing NPI from conceptualization, development, qualification to production launch.
• Provide functional leadership for NPI to meet PLM requirements and ensure on-time market release.
• Interface and steer cross-functional engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive DFM, technology and manufacturability readiness for new package and derivative platforms.
• Partner with OSATs to deliver assembly readiness for qualification and first part release.
• Manage production ramp, provide technical support to resolve ramp issues, and establish CIP.
• Collaborate on technology pathfinding and package roadmap development.
• Adopt data analytics for problem solving and decision making.
• Establish Best Known Methods (BKM) and best-in-class practices for new platforms.
• Participate in quality and process readiness audits for site readiness.
• Lead a team (5-6) for performance, delivery, resources and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analytics

DOE characterization

SPC

Failure analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

CAD

Simulation

Characterization

Job description

Job Description:

External Manufacturing NPI Lead

Responsibilities

• Own backend external manufacturing NPI from conceptualization, development, qualification to production launch
• Functional Leadership for NPI to deliver PLM requirements for new product commercialization and to co-work with cross functional team (comprising both internal and external stakeholders) to achieve on-time market release
• Interface & steer cross-functional team engagements across Business Units, Central Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement to meet department objectives
• Drive DFM, technology & manufacturability readiness for new package & complex derivative platformsfor effective POR freeze to new product industrialization
• Partner with OSATs to deliver assembly readiness for new product qualification. Key activities include process flow & BOM setup, risk analysis & mitigation, process characterization, lookahead assessment, qualification and CAB preparation leading to first part release
• Manage production ramp: lead production safe launch, provide technical support to resolve ramp issues, develop CIP, set production baseline for transition into HVM
• Collaborate with internal & external partners for technology pathfinding, package roadmap as well as design rules/ guideline development
• Adoption of data analytics and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Establish Best Known Methods (BKM) and Best-in-Class practices for new package platform and fan-out to production
• Participate in quality and process readiness audit to achieve production site readiness
• Co-work with operations to drive continuous yield improvement for evolving challenges
• Subject Matter Expert to address arising package and assembly challenges
• Experienced candidate(s) will be considered for technical lead role to manage team (5-6 person) team’s performance including overall delivery, tactical, resource planning & execution

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Materials Science or equivalent technical background
• More than 10 years of experience in backend semiconductor IC manufacturing environment, with in-depth assembly process expertise and shop floor experience
• Strong leadership with demonstrated project management skills across multi-stakeholder and cross-functional settings
• Hands-on assembly process experience in leading wafer technology such as SiC, GaN and CIS Imaging is highly desirable
• Prior experience in NPI, product/ process integration and familiar with Chip-to-Package Interaction (CPI) effect
• Experience in IC package design/ CAD/ simulation/ characterization will be advantageous
• Good overall understanding of OSAT business landscape and operations
• Adept at cross-functional collaboration, Adaptable to matrix organization, strong engineering fundamentals (including DOE characterization, SPC, failure analysis) and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills and multi-stakeholder management
• Proficient in statistical analysis methods and familiar with data analytics
• Good communication skills and proficient in written & spoken English. Spoken proficiency in Mandarin will be advantageous

Requirements:

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

• We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.