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 (Senior) Director to join our growing team.
What our (Sr.) R&D Director will do
Are you ready to lead the charge in next-generation semiconductor innovation? As (Sr.) R&D Director, you will execute the R&D technology strategy and oversee the design and release of ground-breaking Power MOSFET technology platforms and product families. Join us in shaping the future of power technology. While being UK-based is ideal, we are open to candidates from other global locations if strategically advantageous.
Reporting to the global head of R&D you will be responsible for:
Leadership & Team Development:
- Leading, inspiring, and growing a team of highly skilled engineers and experts
- Fostering a collaborative, innovative environment that delivers industry-leading Power MOSFET product portfolios
Driving Innovation:
- Defining, driving, and managing the execution of our future product roadmap
- Ensuring all new product releases meet manufacturability, reliability, customer, and market requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partnering with product marketing, process development, assembly, and industrial teams to deliver successful product launches
- Communicating effectively with senior management and collaborating with wafer fabs, assembly, test, quality, applications, and business groups
Technical Leadership:
- Acting as a technical authority, providing guidance across the organization
- Coaching and mentoring team members, fostering professional development
What you will need
Leadership Experience:
- Proven ability to lead R&D teams in a semiconductor environment
Strategic Execution:
- Demonstrated success driving and delivering projects on time in a managerial capacity
Technical Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, characterization, and process flows
- Familiarity with Power MOSFET technology, including electrical operation, device physics, wafer fabrication processes, packaging, reliability methods, and failure modes
Influence & Communication:
- Strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
Why work for us?
Remuneration & Reward – Excellent base salary, Annual Incentive Plan, package including contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance and more
Health & Wellbeing – Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.
Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030
Please note that the benefits listed above apply specifically to our Manchester, UK site.
As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. 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.
What happens next?
If you are excited about our (Sr.) R&D Director role, please click ‘apply’ now.
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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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.
