Nexperia
Platform Development Engineer
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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.
At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our R&D team with the addition of another Senior Engineer Power MOSFET Platform Development. If you enjoy being involved at all stages in the product development lifecycle, having genuine input and being listened to for your expertise, all for a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year, this could be your next role.
Are you a methodical problem solver? Can you conceptualise, design, and develop new semiconductor power MOSFET technologies and products? Are you interested in leading on semiconductor product development cycles from concept through to prototype and validation, all the way to industrialisation?
If so, please apply now for immediate consideration, but note this role is located in Stockport on a hybrid basis and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
What You Will Do
As a Platform Development Engineer with us, you will be part of a large R&D team with great exposure to the rest of the business. You will have great potential to influence key stakeholders who will be across the R&D, Manufacturing and Supply Chain groups to ensure alignment on specifications and strategy. You will also have exposure to external customers, global vendors and assembly and test operations.
Duties will include:
Understanding the product Customer Requirement Specification Working on the technology platform and product design using TCAD, Cadence and Klayout Carrying out data analysis during the wafer test / assembly / qualification stages Delivering clear technical summaries, and communicating technical information to team members and other stakeholders.
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What you will need
Degree in Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar Several years of experience in power semiconductor technology development (Power MOSFETs, preferably Silicon) with an understanding of device physics, process interactions, manufacturability and failure mechanisms Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to stakeholders, senior management, and cross‑functional teams
Experience Of The Following Would Be Beneficial
Project management experience with the ability to multitask across development streams Demonstrated experience using design tools like TCAD, Cadence or Klayout Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Statistica or SPSS Hands‑on experience with root cause analysis, including 8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone diagrams and containment strategies
Interview process
Stage 1: Recruiter Review
Stage 2: 30-60‑minute Technical Interview
Stage 3: 60‑minute Behavioural & Competency Interview
Your Benefits Will Include
Remuneration & Reward – Comprehensive and competitive package including a bonus, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance policy.
Health & Wellbeing – 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.
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Professional Development – As a large multinational organisation, we offer huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, via both management and technical pathways.
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 up to 4 times per year.
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.
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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.
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