As (Sr.) Principal Quality Engineer for Power Modules (m/f/d), you will play a crucial role in driving and designing the quality management strategies, including the qualification approach and execution, for next-generation power module products on SiC and GaN technologies for industrial and automotive applications, collaborating with R&D and cross-functional teams across the entire product development lifecycle (development, manufacturing, quality, test, and applications).
This is your new job:
1. Define the quality requirements for power modules to achieve a reliable and durable design till manufacturing
2. Represent the Quality Management for Power Modules within the development team
3. Correlate the failure mechanisms on power modules, equipped with SiC and GaN, with reliability measures to be implemented into the product quality
4. Responsible to define the qualification approach of product developments for power module products
5. Enable early identification and characterization of failure mechanisms and link to performance and lifetime limitations through simulation and predictive analytics
6. Determining the effect of the different stress factors on the lifetime
7. Setup a product lifetime estimation fitting customers application profile, derive pass/fail criteria
8. Manage the concept of reliability tests with external partners
9. Responsible for implementation of quality procedures & quality standards (Nexperia, JEDEC, AEC-Q, AQG 324 and customer specific) in the projects
10. Serve as the primary support to customers on SiC/GaN power module issues and complain handling. Lead customer requests using structured problem-solving methods. Prepare and deliver customer-facing quality reports and presentations
11. Manage failure analysis requests, coordinate cross-functional teams (design, reliability, manufacturing, test), and communicate findings clearly.
12. Promote quality as value added to internal and external stakeholders
13. Responsible to identify and address quality gaps in product creation process
14. Define qualification requirements & support qualification of manufacturing processes
15. Documentation and handling of data in analysis tools and evaluation wrt. Reliability, Yield, FMEA, Customer requests, etc.
16. Activities to identify root causes for yield loss or other production problems as well as the implementation of containment and corrective actions
17. Responsible for creation of the initial input for PCNs, review and issue, and support follow up activities
This is you:
18. PhD or master’s degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
19. Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar position, experienced in power module technology and assembly processes preferred
20. Knowledge in semiconductor physics as well as in semiconductor applications, preferably in the SiC / GaN domain
21. Knowledge of international quality standards and policies e.g. AEC-Q101, AQG 324
22. Familiar with measurement methods and equipment as well as device testing environments
23. Familiar with standard software tools (e.g. Office), problem solving techniques
24. High quality mindset
25. Fluent spoken and written English skills
26. Strong know how in statistical data analysis
27. Good communication and presentation skills
28. Ability to work under pressure
29. Good team player and willingness to travel
30. Assertiveness and demonstrated influencing skills
31. Ability to create a trusted network within the organization
32. Experience in resolving conflicts and disagreements among others
33. Open mindset, which welcomes changes and views problems as opportunities
This is your department and colleagues:
They will work in close contact with the an experienced and diverse Product Quality team, high mood and willingness to take action, to improve the business and satisfy our customers
This is what Nexperia offers:
This is a unique position, absolutely key for the Business Group Quality Wide Bandgap, IGBT and Modules. You will help in driving the strategy for the power module business representing the Quality authority. You will provide judgment on the materials, the design choices, the approach to manage the quality will make the difference to a successful customer's relation.
Good to know:
The candidate will have to travel EU, <15% of time. Catania a possible location, in this case a travel time of <30% should be considered.
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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.