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Senior Principal Foundry Engineer

NXP Semiconductors • Metals & Metallurgy • Metal Fabrication • Master's Degree • 2 months ago
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≈ $61k – $125k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Singapore)
Seniority
Principal · 13+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Aug 12, 2026. NXP Semiconductors scores B on the Alion truth index.

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NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors is a Dutch chipmaker established in 2006 when Philips spun out its semiconductor division, and it concentrates on embedded processing rather than general purpose computing. Its largest market is automotive, where it supplies radar sensors, vehicle networking, battery management and the secure processors behind keyless entry and digital car keys, alongside industrial and internet of things microcontrollers, mobile secure elements and communications infrastructure silicon. Headquartered in Eindhoven and listed on Nasdaq, it is one of the leading suppliers of near field communication and automotive processing chips in the world.
nxp.com • HQ: Eindhoven, Netherlands • Analog & Power Semiconductors • RF & Wireless Hardware • Processors, MCUs & AI Chips • 5000+ employees • Est. 2006
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Backed by Battery Ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners

Role Summary

  • locally drive the lead products ramp up under new technology introduction (NTI), and within foundry process transfers and new fab enablement

Job Description:

  • 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

Job Qualification:

  • Bachelor or MSc in physics or electrical engineering.

  • >13 years of experience with front-end IC process integration, working in foundries’ production or development teams

  • In-depth knowledge of IC devices and processes. HV/BCD and NVM 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

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