(Sr.) Manager - GaN Technology Reliability (m/f/d) in Manchester

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 12,000+ 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. Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.

Join our growing global GaN team and help shape the future of power discretes. We are seeking talented individuals with deep technical expertise, an open mindset, and a drive to solve complex challenges and turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

About the role

As (Sr.) Manager GaN Technology Reliability (m/f/d), you will work within the GaN R&D team, playing a critical role ensuring the reliability and durability of our GaN products by conducting testing, analysing failures, optimising designs, and processes, and providing valuable insights to enhance the overall performance of our technology. In this critical leadership position, you will take ownership for all reliability aspects of the GaN devices, and be accountable for achieving R&D goals in line with technology roadmaps.

This is your new job

• Define a path and work plans to achieve the required product reliability level
• Coach, mentor, manage, and recruit team members
• Influence all GaN technology development activities, in particular from a reliability perspective
• Carry out product testing and analysis related to device reliability
• Enable capabilities development plans (people, equipment, etc.) to meet the technology roadmap
• Cooperate with various stakeholders across the company
• Influence GaN strategic decision-making

Profile

• PhD or equivalent in Experimental Physics, Electronics Engineering, or a similar discipline
• In-depth knowledge of power semiconductor devices, ideally wide band gap GaN HEMTs, with experience working within GaN reliability preferred
• Proven track record of accomplishment in an engineering or technology management role
• Strong data analysis skills (JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, etc.)
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and requirements clearly and to influence stakeholders at all levels

Why work for us?

• Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
• Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
• A wide variety of training courses and career development options
• Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more

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.