Test Operations Strategy Manager

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking a Test Operations Strategy Manager to own long-term strategic sourcing of test capacity across wafer and final test. You will partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to shape demand, capacity, and roadmaps, influencing senior leadership with clear data-driven insights.

This role requires deep technical knowledge of test processes, strong program management, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with at least 6 years of experience.
• Masters’ Degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience with Wafer Test or Final Test semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• More than 3 years of experience with supply chain planning and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define long-range Wafer Test and Final Test sourcing strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Review long-term Wafer Test and Final Test roadmaps and align with sourcing strategies.
• Prepare the annual Long Term Plan (LTP) and Strategic Plan Alignment (SPA) documents for Wafer Test and Final Test.
• Manage and monitor execution and sourcing including capacity expansions to align to the LTP.
• Identify forecast uncertainties and manage them to achieve a robust long-term plan.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Influence leadership

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Test Operations Strategy Manager

The Test Operations Strategy Manager owns and manages the long term strategic sourcing of critical test capacity supply chain. This role requires an experienced strategic thinker with technical expertise in Test, and who can navigate the complex global test supply chain challenges, influence senior corporate leadership, and develop as well as drive test capacity strategies that align with NXP’s operations roadmap and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities, Skills, and Qualifications

Strategic Sourcing for Wafer Test and Final Test Partner with internal company stakeholders from Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Business Operations to define long‑range Test sourcing strategies, with consideration of long term demand, capability, affordability, space, and product roadmaps.

Review long term Wafer Test and Final Test strategic roadmaps and identify risks and opportunities, and prioritize resolution actions with internal partners to mitigate risks or capitalize opportunities. Review NXP’s long term Test technical roadmaps and requirements, and ensure alignment with Operations long term Test sourcing strategies. Summarize and ensure that all key stakeholders in the company are aware of the impact of product design decisions to sourcing, manufacturing, and capacity availability risks.

Long Term Forecast and Supply Planning Prepare the annual NXP corporate Long Term Plan (LTP) and Strategic Plan Alignment (SPA) Wafer Test and Final Test documentation to share with NXP Corporate Management Team for alignment to a shared corporate Wafer Test and Final Test Sourcing Strategy Manage and monitor execution and sourcing of products and sourcing including capacity expansions to ensure alignment to the Long Term Plan Collaborate with cross functional teams on approved strategic projects to fulfill NXP’s long term sourcing strategies Ability to identify forecast uncertainties and manage the uncertainties appropriately to achieve a robust long term plan.

Skills Ability to influence senior leadership and cross functional teams Excellent communication and presentation skills to good ability to translate complex data and technical information to all levels Strong project management skills with experience working with cross‑functional teams Good analytical skills and experience with complex data analysis to identify trends and conclusions Strong problem solving skills and risk assessment skills based on uncertain data.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials), Supply Chain Management, or related field with at least 6 years of experience.

Masters’ Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials), Supply Chain Management, or related field with at least 5 years of experience.

More than 5 years of experience with Wafer Test or Final Test semiconductor manufacturing processes.

More than 3 years of experience with supply chain planning and strategies.

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