External Manufacturing NPI Engineer

External Manufacturing NPI Lead

• Own backend external manufacturing NPI from conceptualization, development, qualification to production launch  
• Functional Leadership for NPI to deliver PLM requirements for new product commercialization and to co-work with cross functional team (comprising both internal and external stakeholders) to achieve on-time market release       
• Interface & steer cross-functional team engagements across Business Units, Central Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement to meet department objectives  
• Drive DFM, technology & manufacturability readiness for new package & complex derivative platforms for effective POR freeze to new product industrialization 
• Partner with OSATs to deliver assembly readiness for new product qualification. Key activities include process flow & BOM setup, risk analysis & mitigation, process characterization, lookahead assessment, qualification and CAB preparation leading to first part release 
• Manage production ramp: lead production safe launch, provide technical support to resolve ramp issues, develop CIP, set production baseline for transition into HVM
• Collaborate with internal & external partners for technology pathfinding, package roadmap as well as design rules/ guideline development
• Adoption of data analytics and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Establish Best Known Methods (BKM) and Best-in-Class practices for new package platform and fan-out to production 
• Participate in quality and process readiness audit to achieve production site readiness
• Co-work with operations to drive continuous yield improvement for evolving challenges 
• Subject Matter Expert to address arising package and assembly challenges
• Experienced candidate(s) will be considered for technical lead role to manage team (5-6 person) team’s performance including overall delivery, tactical, resource planning & execution

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Materials Science or equivalent technical background
• More than 10 years of experience in backend semiconductor IC manufacturing environment, with in-depth assembly process expertise and shop floor experience 
• Strong leadership with demonstrated project management skills across multi-stakeholder and cross-functional settings 
• Hands-on assembly process experience in leading wafer technology such as SiC, GaN and CIS Imaging is highly desirable  
• Prior experience in NPI, product/ process integration and familiar with Chip-to-Package Interaction (CPI) effect
• Experience in IC package design/ CAD/ simulation/ characterization will be advantageous
• Good overall understanding of OSAT business landscape and operations
• Adept at cross-functional collaboration, Adaptable to matrix organization, strong engineering fundamentals (including DOE characterization, SPC, failure analysis) and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills and multi-stakeholder management 
• Proficient in statistical analysis methods and familiar with data analytics  
• Good communication skills and proficient in written & spoken English. Spoken proficiency in Mandarin will be advantageous