Senior Principal Foundry Engineer - Logic/RF Process Integration

nxp semiconductors singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced engineer to locally drive ramp up of lead products under new technology introduction (NTI) and manage process transfers with foundries and JVs.

The role emphasizes front-end integration, manufacturability, and cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and customers. Requirements include a Bachelor or MSc in physics or electrical engineering, 10+ years in IC process integration, strong data analysis, and fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MSc in physics or electrical engineering.
• >10 years of experience with front-end IC process integration, working in foundries’ production or development teams.
• In-depth knowledge of IC devices and processes. FinFET and RF knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of yield enhancement techniques and data analysis.
• Well verse in English and Chinese; Mandarin fluency required for supplier interactions.
• Hands-on lead experience in development/transfer projects or production ramp up.
• Good communication skills with ability to influence discussions.
• Pro-active, creative, pragmatic, enterprising and result driven.
• Familiar with managing/working with foundries, maximizing leverage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with foundries, NXP technology groups and stakeholders to qualify and release process.
• Owner for front-end process safe launch; drive ramp up and manufacturability improvements.
• Interface with key customers on critical projects.
• Lead projects to timely completion to support NXP business needs.
• Be main decision maker on process integration, balancing project dynamics (technical, scheduling, logistics, suppliers).
• Manage NTI process transfers within foundries and with JVs.

Skills

IC process integration

Yield improvement

Data analysis

Project leadership

Technical communication

Mandarin fluency

Education

Bachelor in Physics

MSc in Physics

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

APAC Central Competence Team works with external foundries to ensure stable chip supply for business lines across NXP.

The primary responsibility of this role is to locally drive the lead products ramp up under new technology introduction (NTI), and within foundry process transfers and new fab enablement

The key areas of responsibility of the jobholder are:

• Close collaboration with foundries, NXP technology groups, the business lines and various other stakeholders to qualify and release process
• Front end process safe launch owner. Closely work with foundries at ramp up phase and drive for manufacturability and yield improvement.
• Interface with key customers on critical projects.
• Lead and steer the projects towards timely completion to support NXP business needs
• Main decision maker on subjects related to process integration, striking a good balance between the various dynamics in a project; not limiting to technical judgement, resource planning, project schedule, logistics, supplier relationships etc
• NTI Process transfers within foundry and with any NXP joint ventures

Requirements / preferences:

• Bachelor or MSc in physics or electrical engineering.
• >10 years of experience with front-end IC process integration, working in foundries’ production or development teams
• In-depth knowledge of IC devices and processes. FinFET and RF knowledge is a plus
• Strong understanding of yield enhancement techniques and data analysis
• Well verse in English and Chinese. This role involves regular interaction with Mandarin-speaking suppliers. Therefore, fluency in spoken Mandarin is required to facilitate effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Hands on experience in being a lead; leading teams with responsibilities in development / transfer projects or production ramp up.
• Good communication skills. Having the ability to influence and steer a discussion
• Pro‑active working attitude, creative, pragmatic, enterprising and result driven.
• Familiar in managing/working with foundries, maximising leverage from foundries