Principal Package Competence Engineer

About the role
At Nexperia, innovation starts with deep technical expertise. As a Principal Package Competence Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing semiconductor packaging technologies that enhance the performance, reliability, and competitiveness of our Power MOSFET portfolio. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership across package development, assembly technologies, industrialization activities, and strategic technology initiatives.
Working closely with product lines, assembly sites, and R&D teams, you will lead the development of new package solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and help shape Nexperia's future packaging roadmap.
What you will do
Lead package design studies and development activities for new and existing semiconductor products
Serve as a recognized expert in semiconductor packaging and assembly technologies
Evaluate emerging package and process technologies to maintain technology leadership and competitive advantage
Support the validation of new package concepts through simulation and technical studies
Contribute to package strategy development and long-term technology roadmaps
Act as a key technical interface between Business Groups and assembly manufacturing sites
Provide expert support on package development, assembly processes, and industrialization activities
Lead technical projects related to package development, qualification, and process freeze activities
Mentor and develop junior engineers while promoting knowledge sharing across the organization
Generate innovative package concepts and contribute to patentable ideas and future technology developments
Lead high-profile technical initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives
What you will need
PhD with 5+ years of industry experience, or Bachelor's/Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant semiconductor experience
Extensive experience in semiconductor packaging and assembly technologies
Experience in power semiconductor technologies and applications
Proven track record of package innovation, technology development, or patent generation
Experience supporting global manufacturing and assembly organizations
Customer-facing experience and participation in technical discussions with external stakeholders
Strong understanding of semiconductor package materials, assembly processes, and reliability requirements
Experience with failure analysis, reliability testing, and root-cause investigations
Expertise in design of experiments (DOE), data analysis, and technical problem solving
Experience using advanced package design and simulation tools
Strong technical documentation and technical presentation skills
Ability to lead technical teams and influence stakeholders across multiple functions
Why work for us?
Remuneration & Reward – Competitive base salary, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance where applicable.
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, Disability Confident Employer, dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Women and Neuroinclusion, commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
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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.