Product & Test Engineering Director - Semicon (Open for Expats)

• Lead cutting-edge semiconductor products with global impact
• Drive innovation, quality, and technology advancement initiatives
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global technology organization operating within the advanced electronics and semiconductor sector. They are recognized for delivering innovative products that support a wide range of industries and are committed to driving technological excellence through engineering expertise and continuous innovation.

Job Description

• Lead product engineering activities to improve manufacturing yield, reliability, and product performance.
• Drive electrical test optimization, product characterization, and yield enhancement programs.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to support new product introduction and production ramp-up.
• Manage technology transfer projects and ensure smooth transition from development to volume manufacturing.
• Establish robust quality control processes and testing strategies to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Lead investigations into product performance issues, defect analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects across product and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers and specialists.
• Support risk assessment and engineering change management activities.
• Drive productivity enhancement programs focused on cost, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Semiconductor Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, and product qualification.
• Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up activities.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing statistical data analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving yield, quality, reliability, and productivity improvements.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Take ownership of high-impact engineering programs that directly influence product quality, manufacturing performance, and business success.
• Work on complex semiconductor products and cutting-edge technologies within a highly innovative environment..
  
  

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