Technical R&D Director

Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a UK based Technical R&D Director to join our team.

What our Technical R&D Director will do

Reporting directly to our Head of Technology Development, our Technical R&D Director will lead the development and application of advanced TCAD simulation methodologies to optimise the design, reliability, and performance of Power MOSFETs and other power semiconductor devices.

You will work closely with R&D, process engineers, device engineers, and product teams to drive innovation in semiconductor device physics, technology development, and process integration. Your role will be critical in ensuring accurate predictive modeling, process optimization, and next-generation power device innovations.

Key responsibilities will include

Leading and mentoring a team of TCAD engineers, providing technical direction and best practices

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Driving TCAD simulation activities for the design and optimization of Power MOSFETs along with electrical and thermal simulations to predict device degradation, hot carrier effects, and lifetime performance

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Collaborating with R&D and foundry teams to define and improve device design and semiconductor fabrication processes

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Working closely with process engineers, layout teams, product designers, and reliability engineers to ensure TCAD insights are integrated into product development

What you will need

Essential:

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PhD or Master’s degree in electrical/Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or a related field

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At least10 years of experience in relevant field along with at least 5 years of experience in managing TCAD/Device team

Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of MOSFET device physics, Hands-on experience with TCAD Modelling tools (Synopsys Sentaurus, Silvaco Atlas, COMSOL etc) processing, and assembly - preferably Power MOSFETs

Attention to Detail: A strong analytical and inquisitive mindset

Communication Skills: The ability to explain complex technical details to non-technical audiences

Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to manage stakeholders and align activities with long-term goals

Beneficial:

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Experience in high-voltage and low-voltage power device design

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Experience in automation, ML and implementing own source code in simulation framework

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Having patents in device design/process to demonstrate the technical experience

Why work for us?

Remuneration & Reward – competitive base salary dependent on experience, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent package including contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance and more.

Health & Wellbeing – Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.

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.

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.

As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. 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.

What happens next?

If you are excited about our Technical R&D Director role, please click ‘apply’ now.

We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you, but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.

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