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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:

Define the quality requirements for power modules to achieve a reliable and durable design till manufacturing
Represent the Quality Management for Power Modules within the development team
Correlate the failure mechanisms on power modules, equipped with SiC and GaN, with reliability measures to be implemented into the product quality
Responsible to define the qualification approach of product developments for power module products
Enable early identification and characterization of failure mechanisms and link to performance and lifetime limitations through simulation and predictive analytics
Determining the effect of the different stress factors on the lifetime
Setup a product lifetime estimation fitting customers application profile, derive pass/fail criteria
Manage the concept of reliability tests with external partners
Responsible for implementation of quality procedures & quality standards (Nexperia, JEDEC, AEC-Q, AQG 324 and customer specific) in the projects
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
Manage failure analysis requests, coordinate cross-functional teams (design, reliability, manufacturing, test), and communicate findings clearly.
Promote quality as value added to internal and external stakeholders
Responsible to identify and address quality gaps in product creation process
Define qualification requirements & support qualification of manufacturing processes
Documentation and handling of data in analysis tools and evaluation wrt. Reliability, Yield, FMEA, Customer requests, etc.
Activities to identify root causes for yield loss or other production problems as well as the implementation of containment and corrective actions
Responsible for creation of the initial input for PCNs, review and issue, and support follow up activities

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 customersThis 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.

This is you:

PhD or master's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 7 years' experience in a similar position, experienced in power module technology and assembly processes preferred
Knowledge in semiconductor physics as well as in semiconductor applications, preferably in the SiC / GaN domain
Knowledge of international quality standards and policies e.g. AEC-Q101, AQG 324
Familiar with measurement methods and equipment as well as device testing environments
Familiar with standard software tools (e.g. Office), problem solving techniques
High quality mindset
Fluent spoken and written English skills
Strong know how in statistical data analysis
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good team player and willingness to travel
Assertiveness and demonstrated influencing skills
Ability to create a trusted network within the organization
Experience in resolving conflicts and disagreements among others
Open mindset, which welcomes changes and views problems as opportunities

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.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

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.

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(Sr.) Principal Power Module Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

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(Sr.) Principal Power Module Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

(Sr.) Principal Power Module Quality Engineer (m/f/d)