Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Subcon, Backend / Assembly)
Job Description
About the Role
This role acts as the key technical interface between Nexperia and its outsourced semiconductor manufacturing partners (subcontractors/OSATs). The engineer ensures stable, high-quality, and cost-efficient IC assembly operations by driving technical alignment, resolving production issues, and managing subcontractor performance.
What You Will Do
Act as technical interface between Nexperia and external subcontractor manufacturing sites (assembly / backend production)
Review and approve process or material changes introduced by subcontractors (first-level technical gatekeeper)
Support process risk assessments and ensure manufacturing changes meet quality and reliability requirements
Drive resolution of production issues, yield problems, and quality deviations at subcontractor sites
Monitor and manage subcontractor performance, including operational and quality KPIs
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and industrialization of new packages/processes at subcontractors
Lead or support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Participate in audits (customer, quality, VDA) and support compliance verification activities
Support project milestones, technical reviews, and subcontractor performance reporting
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in semiconductor assembly / wafer level / backend manufacturing
Strong experience in high-volume and high-mix production environments
Good understanding of semiconductor packaging processes and manufacturing flows
Project management experience in engineering or manufacturing environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Team player with strong collaboration mindset and ability to work with external partners
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
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.