Test Operations Strategy Manager

NXP Semiconductors; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in San Jose is seeking a Test Strategic Capacity Planning Manager who will manage the strategic sourcing of test capacity. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering or supply chain, with strong skills in project management, communication, and influencing senior leadership. The successful candidate will prepare strategic documents and collaborate with various internal teams to align sourcing strategies with long-term goals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering or supply chain management.
• 4+ years of experience with a master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term strategic sourcing of test capacity supply chain.
• Define long-range Test sourcing strategies with stakeholders.
• Prepare annual corporate Long-Term Plan documentation.

Skills

Influencing senior leadership

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Test Strategic Capacity Planning 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.

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 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.
• Master’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials), Supply Chain Management, or related field with at least 4 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes, especially Wafer Test or Final Test.
• More than 3 years of experience with supply chain planning and strategies.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.