Senior Engineer
The MP Ramp & Conversion Senior Engineer is responsible for leading high-volume manufacturing ramp-up, product conversion, and factory transfer activities to ensure successful production readiness, stable yield performance, and timely customer delivery. The role serves as the technical focal point for new product ramp, package conversion, technology migration, and capacity expansion initiatives while driving cross-functional alignment among Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Product Engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Ramp Management
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Lead manufacturing ramp-up activities from qualification through mass production.
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Monitor production readiness and drive actions to achieve targeted output, yield, quality, and cycle time.
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Identify and mitigate ramp risks to ensure smooth production scaling.
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Track key ramp indicators and provide regular status updates to management.
Product Conversion & Transfer
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Lead product conversion, package migration, and technology transfer projects.
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Coordinate cross-site and cross-factory transfer activities to ensure seamless implementation.
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Develop and execute conversion plans, qualification requirements, and risk assessments.
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Ensure all process, equipment, quality, and manufacturing requirements are met before production release.
Yield & Performance Stabilization
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Monitor yield and quality performance during ramp and conversion phases.
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Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for yield excursions and process issues.
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Collaborate with process owners to accelerate yield learning and stabilization.
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Establish performance tracking mechanisms to support decision-making.
Project Management
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Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
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Coordinate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer teams.
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Drive issue resolution and escalation management to maintain project timelines.
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Lead regular project reviews and status reporting.
Capacity & Readiness Planning
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Support capacity expansion initiatives and production readiness assessments.
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Evaluate manufacturing constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
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Coordinate equipment, tooling, material, and resource readiness for production ramp.
Continuous Improvement
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Drive lessons learned and best practice sharing across ramp and conversion projects.
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Identify opportunities to improve ramp efficiency, qualification cycle time, and conversion effectiveness.
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Support digitalization and data analytics initiatives to enhance project execution.
Technical Competencies
Core Expertise
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New Product Introduction (NPI)
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Manufacturing Ramp Management
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Product Conversion & Technology Transfer
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Semiconductor Assembly Process Flow
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Yield Analysis & Improvement
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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Project Management
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Statistical Data Analysis
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Process Qualification & Validation
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Change Management
Analytical Skills
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Advanced Excel, JMP, Minitab, Power BI, or equivalent analytical tools
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Data-driven decision making
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Problem Solving (8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone)
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Cost and productivity improvement analysis
Qualification Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or equivalent.
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Minimum 5-8 years of semiconductor manufacturing or process engineering experience.
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Proven experience in production ramp-up, product transfer, technology conversion, or NPI projects.
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Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
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Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
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Knowledge of quality systems including IATF16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Control Plan is an advantage.
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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.