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.

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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.