R&D (Senior) Director

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Nexperia Full time

Nexperia is one of the world s leaders in essential semiconductors. With over 15000 employees in over 50 countries, we aspire to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. We can achieve these ambitions through ongoing investments in next generation technologies, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a R&D (Senior) Director to join our growing team.

What our Research & Development (Senior) Director will do

As R&D (Senior) Director, you will drive the product group strategy, overseeing the successful design and release of the future generation of Power MOSFET product families and technology platforms. Although being based in the UK would be ideal, there could also be strategic advantages to you being based in other global locations so please be aware we are also open to the possibility of this.

Reporting to the global head of R&D you will:

  • Lead, develop, and motivate a growing team of highly skilled engineers and experts dedicated to the release of industry-leading Power MOSFET product portfolios
  • Drive, define, and manage execution of the future product roadmap
  • Ensure that new product releases meet manufacturability, reliability, customer, and market requirements in collaboration with product marketing, process development, assembly, and industrial functions
  • Act as a technical leader and provide technical guidance across the organisation, coaching, and mentoring team members
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with senior management, participating in activities between many functions including the wafer fab, assembly, test, quality, applications, and business groups

What you will need

  • Experience of leading an R&D team in a semiconductor environment
  • A proven track record of driving and delivering projects on time in a managerial capacity
  • A solid general understanding of semiconductor device physics, characterisation, and process flow
  • Some understanding of Power MOSFETs including electrical operation, device physics, wafer fabrication processes, packaging flows, reliability methods, characterisation, and failure modes
  • The ability to communicate complex concepts and requirements clearly and to influence stakeholders at all levels

Why work for us?

Remuneration & Reward Excellent base salary, Annual Incentive Plan, package including contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance and more

Health & Wellbeing Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030

As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. 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.

What happens next?

If you are excited about our R&D (Senior) Director role, please click apply now.

We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.

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