£54k – £75k per annum

Job Details:

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 Director to join our growing R&D team.

What our R&D Director will do

As Research & Development 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. Reporting to the Senior R&D Director 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
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
Skilled in data analysis, resolving technical issues, understanding of TCAD simulation, and driving pathfinding activities
Able to communicate complex concepts and requirements clearly and to influence stakeholders at all levels

Why work for us?

Remuneration & Reward – Competitive base salary, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12x salary life assurance, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.

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

Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, opportunities for internal and global progressionare encouraged with both management and technical pathways.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – As a corporate member of Neurodiversity in Business, Nexperia UK is also working towards becoming a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. We value diversity not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. 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 this R&D Director role, please apply with your CV today.

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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