Front End Technology Transfer Specialist

Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a Front-End Technology Transfer Specialist to join our team.  

What our Front-End Technology Transfer Specialist will do  

Working out of our Manchester site, our Front-End Technology Transfer Specialist will be part of our growing Industrial team. Here, you will have a wider responsibility for the overall program of technology transfers between Nexperia’ s internal and external manufacturing sites.  

You will be a ‘front end’ expert, with a strong track record of fab experience in a process engineering or process integration role and a good knowledge of the full lifecycle of the semiconductor manufacturing process and supply chain. You will also possess exceptional team management and organisational skills, and the ability to lead global teams with a diverse skill set. 

Key responsibilities will include 

• Managing a portfolio of technology transfer projects 
• Leadership of a technical team, consisting of direct and indirect reports in the timely execution of technology qualification projects to meet target reliability, yield, and cost KPIs 
• Regularly reporting to BGMOS & T&O management teams to update on project progress and adherence to budget and plan 
• Managing conflicts between transfer projects and production requirements of the manufacturing sites 
• Business case creation and delivery, including CAPEX initiation 
• Liaison with Procurement teams, equipment vendors, and installers to ensure timely installation of tools in line with the transfer plan. 

What you will need  

Essential 

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a relevant discipline 
• 10+ years of direct Semiconductor Fab experience 
• Prior experience in a management or leadership role (direct/indirect reports) 
• Experience in managing projects with $50M+ value 

Beneficial 

• Prior experience with CAPEX processes and business case creation 
• Experience in back-end (packaging) manufacturing  
• Experience in a fab operations role (non-engineering) 

Why work for us? 

Remuneration & Reward – competitive base salary dependent on experience, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent package including contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance and more. 

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 and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. 

As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. 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. 

What happens next? 

If you are excited about our Front-End Technology Transfer Specialist role, please click ‘apply’ now. 

We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you, but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail. 

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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.