Engineer II

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

This is your new job

As an Engineer II, you will be responsible for driving process excellence, yield improvement, and manufacturing stability within a high-volume semiconductor production environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, solve complex production challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.

What will you work on?

• Own and optimize critical semiconductor manufacturing processes to ensure world-class quality, yield, and productivity.
• Drive defect reduction, yield improvement, and cost optimization projects through data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
• Support new product introductions, process qualifications, equipment qualifications, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Develop and sustain robust process controls to ensure stable production performance.
• Lead investigations into manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  
  
  

Scope of Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

• Monitor process performance, yield metrics, and quality indicators.
• Analyze process and production data to identify trends, abnormalities, and improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and coordinate containment actions when required.
• Review equipment performance and collaborate with maintenance and equipment teams to improve uptime and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and production operators.
  
  
  

Project Assignments

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and cost savings.
• Execute process optimization projects using statistical tools and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Support process transfer, qualification, and validation activities.
• Participate in automation and digitalization initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
  
  
  

Major Challenges

• Maintaining high process stability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Managing multiple priorities across production, quality, and engineering requirements.
• Delivering sustainable yield improvements while meeting production targets.
• Resolving complex process and quality issues under tight timelines.
  
  
  

This is you

Must Have

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronics, Materials, or equivalent)
• 2 to 5 years of manufacturing or semiconductor engineering experience
  
  
  

Hard Skills

• Process engineering and problem-solving
• Root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA)
• Data analysis and SPC
• Yield and quality improvement
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Team collaboration
• Effective communication
  
  
  

Nice to Have

Hard Skills

• Semiconductor assembly or power module experience
• DOE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and AIAG-VDA FMEA
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Project leadership
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
  
  

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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.