Sr. Manager (m/f/d) – Power Module Quality Engineering

About the role

AsSr.ManagerQualityEngineerfor Power Modules(m/f/d), you willbuild andmanage a team of product quality engineers that supportsthelifecycle for all quality aspectsof Power Module products equipped with SiC,GaNand IGBT. You willplay a crucial roleindriving and designing the quality management strategies, including the qualification approach and execution,for next-generationpower module products onSiCandGaNtechnologies forindustrial and automotive applications, collaborating withR&D andcross-functional teams across the entire product development lifecycle (development, manufacturing, quality, test, and applications).The ideal candidate isexpected to step into the game and displayhis/herexcellent quality mindset to help drive our innovations beyond industry standards. We are looking for ahighly motivatedleaderwithelectronicsengineering experiencein thequalityof Power Modules, for atalented and ambitious individual who is eager to grow into the organization in a fast-paced environment in which performance is never taken for granted.

This is your new job:

• Support and drive the release of Power Module products in SiC, GaN, IGBT
• Manage actively customer requirements including product documentation
• Ensure product quality performance during development and after release
• Ensure compliance, qualification standards and policies, data analysis, risk and change management
• Be the voice of the customer, drive quality requirements and customer expectations related to power module product qualification and release as well as quality assurance and controls into the organization, considering the challenges of power modules design with SiC and GaN.
• Take responsibility with perseverance, represent the Quality Management for Power Modules within development, marketing, and operations to ensure customer expectations, product quality, and process compliance
• Define the quality requirements for power modules to achieve a reliable and durable design till manufacturing
• Correlate the failure mechanisms on power modules, equipped with SiC and GaN, with reliability measures to be implemented into the product quality
• Drive early identification and characterization of failure mechanisms and link to performance and lifetime limitations through simulation and predictive analytics
• Drive and manage the concept of reliability tests with external partners
• Promote for implementation of quality procedures & quality standards (Nexperia, JEDEC, AEC-Q, AQG 324 and customer specific) in the projects
• Serve as the primary support to customers on power module issues and complain handling. Lead customer requests using structured problem-solving methods. Prepare and deliver customer-friendly quality reports and presentations
• Promote quality as value added to internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible to identify and address quality gaps in product creation process
• Define qualification requirements & support qualification of manufacturing processes

This is you:

• PhD or master’s degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar position, experienced in power module technology and assembly processes preferred
• Knowledge in semiconductor physics as well as in semiconductor applications, preferably in the SiC / GaN domain
• Knowledge of international quality standards and policies e.g. AEC-Q101, AQG 324
• Inclination and track records as a group manager with direct reports
• Familiar with measurement methods and equipment as well as device testing environments
• Familiar with standard software tools (e.g. Office), problem solving techniques
• Strong collaborative and team-working skills based on structured, fact-based, and solution-oriented working methods
• Self-motivated with active engagement and being open minded, showing high quality mindset in challenging environment
• Excellent written and verbal English for international communication, good presentation skills and confident in customer and executive management interaction
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good team player and willingness to travel
• Assertiveness and demonstrated influencing skills
• Ability to create a trusted network within the organization
• Experience in resolving conflicts and disagreements among others
• Open mindset, which welcomes changes and views problems as opportunities

This is your department and colleagues:

They will work in close contact with the an experienced and diverse Product Quality team, high mood and willingness to take action, to improve the business and satisfy our customers

This is what Nexperia offers:

This is a unique position, absolutely key for the Business Group Quality Wide Bandgap, IGBT and Modules. You will help in driving the strategy for the power module business representing the Quality authority. You will provide judgment on the materials, the design choices, the approach to manage the quality will make the difference to a successful customer's relation.

Good to know:

The candidate will have to travel EU, <15>

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.