POSITION OVERVIEW:

Lead the establishment and growth of Nexperia's India Design Centre as a strategic R&D hub for BG MOS. The Director will build and lead a high-performing engineering organization responsible for delivering product development, advanced technology concepts and future semiconductor innovations aligned with the global technology roadmap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support smooth running of India Design center (IDC)

Identification of suitable location, if expansion is required

Co-ordinate with different groups: legal, financial, facilities

Build and scale a world-class R&D organization capable of delivering global semiconductor programs

Establish the operational infrastructure required for a high-performing engineering organization

Leads and shapes the R&D organization

Part of BG MOS R&D leadership team

Resource planning: Hire, lead, mentor team members

Develops R&D team in scope, scale and competence

Oversees delivery of portfolio and future technologies

Products based upon a released technology

Process and boundary conditions simulation

Predictive reliability and stress simulation

Die design and layout

Inputs into R&D leadership team on technology roadmap

Technology Leadership

Recognized in the field as having deep technical knowledge of MOSFET technologies

Maintains specialist knowledge and strategic understanding of future technology requirements

Influence roadmap

Raise profile of Nexperia locally

Branding and networking with external partners

Lead strategic engagement with universities, research institutes and external partners.

SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
Hard Skills:

• Combines strong leadership and deep technical skills
• Experience in establishing and leading R&D teams, including managers
• Expert understanding of MOSFET technologies and packaging
• Track record of in time delivery of novel product / technology creation projects
• Project management
• Wide network of external contacts in power semiconductor technology

Soft Skills:

• Drive and personal responsibility to get things done
• Strong collaborator who is able to engage and discuss ideas with internal and external stakeholders
• Encourages effective team work on complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Be flexible, curious, rigorous and organised; ability to learn and adapt
• Take initiatives & opportunities
• Effective communicator who is able to present across all levels of the business
• Stakeholder management
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years’ experience in semiconductor R&D
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organisations
• Experience managing managers
• Experience delivering products from concept to production
• Experience influencing technology strategy
• PhD or Master's in Electronics, Physics or related discipline (desirable)
  
  

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

KPIs – Deliverables and Process:

• On time delivery of products
• On time delivery of roadmap activities
• Growth of the R&D organisation in number and competence
• Talent retention

Output (Deliverables)

• Fully operational team in India Design Centre
• Roadmap delivery – specifically portfolio
• Competitive process and technology concepts onto MOS roadmap
• A strong, competent and engaged R&D organisation
  
  

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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.