Ready to join the future of innovation in self driving cars at NXP?
Our Business Line Advanced Analog, PL In Vehicle Networking is one of the core businesses of NXP.
Our high performance mixed signal technologies for Automotive applications create new ways to make cars cleaner, safer, more comfortable, and more fun. We create industry-leading in-vehicle network and sensor systems, saving fuel and step-up reliability and dynamics, while our RF keyless entry/go and connected key solutions add convenience and security.
Position Overview
One of the mega trends is the evolution towards self-driving cars. NXP’s Automotive business unit offers sensor and processing technology that drives all aspects of the secure connected cars of today and the autonomous cars of tomorrow.
NXP's product Line In-Vehicle Networking is enabling this by bringing high-speed, CAN, LIN, Flexray and Ethernet-based data communication into the cars. At our plant in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, we are looking for a PRINCIPAL LEAD TEST ENGINEER.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for development of the Industrial Test Solution for Mass production.
- As Principal Lead Test Engineer you are responsible for the Development & design of the Industrial Test Facility (ITF) enabling testing of high volume production in the Industrial Environment. You will lead sub-project teams (TPE) and manage /drive external parties (subcontractors, SLA’s etc.). Plan and track own planning and align with the overall project planning.
- You have the technical depth & communication skills to lead discussions with technical experts and leaders from other disciplines (IC architects, quality, process, package, etc) to influence the project direction and decisions while making right balance between TPE/Industrial requirements and project goals.
- You are a clear competence leader with an in- and external orientation. You apply your skills to keep competencies of others up-to-date. You train larger parts of the organization and are able to adapt the message to all disciplines.
- You are able to analyse complex and undefined problems and create non-existing solutions, flag problems in a project, in- and outside of your expertise and have the skills to effectively bring about the necessary change in the project. You are able to make process interventions in teams, e.g. on communication (skilled in human dynamics) – clear leader
- You steer the business creation process with an industrial view delivering a high quality manufactural product and test solution for meeting/exceeding the required time to market and product cost as well as business fulfillment
- You develop a clear vision on the expertise in the department and have a broad view on how this relates to other departments. You drive the vision and mission on time-to-market during development while supporting the best strategy for product cost down during time-to-volume.
Your Profile
- MSc in Electrical Engineering or other technical engineering discipline
- 8 - 12 years’ experience in semiconductor industry, preferably with work experience in IC Development, Test & Product Engineering, IC Manufacturing Engineering and/or Semiconductor Quality Engineering
- Experience with state of the art test systems like Advantest PS1600 / Teradyne UltraFlex
- Experience developing test programs for large digital / mixed signal IC.
- Experience with working in a multicultural environment
- Good communication and reporting skills in English
- Convincing influencer and is able to operate independently
- Balances strategic vision with strong execution
- Willing to travel regularly worldwide
- Ability to represent technical expertise outside own organization
- Organizes, plan and controls tasks by defined objectives
What can you expect
Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract. However, we are open to discuss a part-time opportunity (between 32 and 38 hours).
Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer great benefits as part of our CLA. A bonus plan, possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work from home policy, and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the Netherlands.
Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.
Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with three additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft, and Son & Breugel) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales. The open position is for the Nijmegen office.
Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.
And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in Technology network. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.
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