Director Quality Management | Vertical Core Power

Infineon Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG seeks a Director of Quality Management for the Vertical Core Power Product Line to lead a global team and own product quality for power modules. You will define quality targets, manage the lifecycle quality, and drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Operations.

Responsibilities include strategy for product qualification, risk assessments, and continuous improvement across the value chain.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in EE/Physics/Materials Science or equivalent.
• 10+ years in semiconductor/power module quality management.
• Leadership of global teams and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a global quality team for power modules.
• Define and deploy quality targets from customer and market needs.
• Drive qualification strategy across value chain and suppliers.
• Manage risk assessments and time/ cost adherence to plans.
• Support customer quality requirements and address escalations.

Skills

Global team leadership

Quality management

Problem solving

Customer communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Audit awareness

English fluency

Education

Technical university degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Materials Science

Tools

QFD

FMEA

8D

JEDEC

AEC-Q

IPC standards

Job description

Enjoy leading in an international, cross-functional setting and elevating quality in cutting-edge tech? Excellent—here’s your chance: as Director Quality Management in the Vertical Core Power Product Line, you’ll lead a global team and own product quality for modules for key Infineon AI customers.Help shape the backbone of AI by delivering reliable, efficient power for hyperscale data centers—driving innovation in one of the most dynamic markets of our time.Your roleKey responsibilities in your new roleShape, manage and develop a global quality team for power modules that is equipped to define quality and reliability plans, technical problem solving and cross functional collaboration.Be responsible for Quality Management of the power module lifecycle for products and technologies within a very dynamic product line.Define and maintain quality targets (corporate and department targets) out of requirements from customer and market for existing and planned future technologies, packages, products and servicesDefine and deploy quality targets for power modules based on customer, market and application requirements with a strong background in power module package and assembly.Ensure the fulfillment of time and cost according to agreed qualification plans and schedulesDevelop strategy for product qualification that fit business needs and company quality brandParticipate in project board reviews and make decisions on project releaseLead the qualification strategy along the whole value chain (in house, production partner, material supplier)Conduct risk assessments and have decision competence on risk releases under time constraintsInitiate and drive continuous improvement activities and programsAct as an interface and build bridges across different functions i.e. R&D, Marketing, Project management, and Quality ManagementSupport customer quality requirements and participate to discussion with key customersPartner with technical teams and operations to address quality escalations that could affect product quality or customers.Your profileQualifications and skills to help you succeedAchieved a technical university degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a comparable degree10+ years of professional experience ideally within the semiconductor industry, power module industry and quality managementLeadership capabilities, +5 years of experience in leading global teams, taking full ownership and steering all parties towards common goalsExperience with PCB power module and module manufacturing, and ODMsAdvanced knowledge of quality systems, methods, procedures and tools (e.g. risk management, QFD, FMEA, 8D, JEDEC, AEC-Q, IPC standards etc.) and customer related processesIn-depth knowledge of semiconductor technologies, development and production as well as of logistics processesBasic Knowledge of audits, certifications, standards and process managementExperience in customer communication and stakeholder managementFlexibility regarding functional alignments across different continentsProject Management experience as a plusExperience in power module and module manufacturing as a plusFluent in English skills – German or the willingness to learn it would be an additional plusAdditional informationInfineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.Salary pay information:Location Indicative salary rangeSan Jose, CA, United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate:US$ 199,800– US$ 274,700In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.Are you in?We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity.Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process.Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.Tania Gallardo#LI-TG1