About The Role

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

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.