Foundry Operations Senior Principal Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
Foundry Operations Senior Principal Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions
The APAC Foundry Operation team works with foundry partners on technologies which are evaluated and/or subjected to production.
The key areas of responsibility of the jobholder are:
- Lead the release and transfer of process options at foundries.
- Close collaboration with foundries, NXP technology groups, the business lines and various other stakeholders to qualify and release process
- 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.
The requirement fulfilling the job:
- Bachelor or MSc in physics, material engineering or electrical engineering.
In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics, process development and manufacturing.
- >10 years of experience with semiconductor process integration, working in foundries’ production or development teams.
- Hands on experience in being a lead; leading teams with responsibilities in development, transfer or production projects.
- All rounded knowledge on process integration, product testing, reliability testing, tapeouts, device physics will be needed in the discharge of duties as a project/ integration lead.
- Good communication skills.
- Pro-active working attitude, creative, pragmatic, enterprising and result driven.
- Having the ability to influence and steer a discussion.
- Familiar in managing/working with foundries, maximizing leverage from foundries.
Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions
NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.
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