Sr. Principal Engineer – GaN Package Development (m/f/d)

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 Senior Principal Engineer – GaN Package Development (m/f/d), you will be a technical authority and innovation leader responsible for defining, developing, and industrializing advanced packaging technologies for GaN power devices and modules.

This role drives package architecture strategy, leads complex cross‑functional programs from concept to high‑volume manufacturing, and serves as a key technical interface across R&D, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

The position requires deep expertise in GaN backend technologies, strong system‑level understanding of power device requirements, and proven leadership in introducing new packaging platforms into production.

This is your new job

• Lead GaN package architecture development, from concept through validation, optimizing electrical, thermal, and reliability performance
• Drive innovation in packaging technologies, materials, and process solutions tailored to GaN devices
• Develop and industrialize backend assembly processes from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
• Ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and successful technology transfer to internal sites and/or OSAT partners
• Act as technical lead across cross-functional teams, influencing device design, product definition, and system trade-offs
• Define supplier, materials, and equipment strategies and lead key external partnerships
• Own quality, reliability, and yield performance, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership, best practices, and industry representation

• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Materials Science, Microelectronics, or a related field
• Extensive experience in semiconductor back end and GaN or advanced power packaging
• Proven track record of bringing new packaging technologies to production
• Deep knowledge of packaging technologies, thermal management, and reliability engineering
• Experience with high-reliability applications (e.g., automotive or industrial) preferred
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

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

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D&I Statement

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.