ICS Technical Director/R&D Strategist
Nexperia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Director/R&D Strategist to align technology developments with business objectives. This person will serve as a senior leader with a blend of technical expertise and strategic business acumen to deliver competitive advantages and commercialize new technologies. You will drive innovation, create long-term R&D plans, and optimize the new product design execution efficiency to drive company growth by focusing on market trends, competitive intelligence, and technology roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
Aligning research goals with the overall corporate strategy determining which products or technologies to pursue
Identify new growth opportunities and competitive threats
Act as a bridge between engineering and the business units to align technical developments with market demands
Portfolio Management
Balancing the R&D pipeline between immediate product enhancements and long-term, high-risk, high-reward innovations.
Mitigate development risk by maximizing IP reuse across business units and product development teams
Cross Functional Leadership
Collaborate with business teams, foundries, and customers to translate requirements into technical solutions
Accountable to build Nexperia wide level of competence by spreading his/her knowledge and providing mentorship to engineers at all levels.
Technology & Market Intelligence
Continuously monitor industry trends and technological advancements
Identify potential disruptive technologies and new opportunities
Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies that enhance Nexperia’s capabilities
Responsible to create a regular stream of publications, presentations and “white papers” and some patents awarded
What you will need
Hard Skills:
10+ Years of semiconductor devices and industrial semiconductor technology experience
10+ Years of expertise across multiple aspects of new product research and development
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or related field
Strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of driving innovation
High ability to judge new technologies concerning their possible application
Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate engineering and business values and risk
Able to handle diversified activities with conflicting interaction, and able to resolve conflicting requirements
Soft Skills:
Delivering on commitments – always demonstrating full accountability for own work package / project deliverables
Continuously looking for opportunities to reduce time to market
Showing critical judgement, entrepreneurial mindset and contribute to building ‘winning teams’
Is sensitive to and shows respect for different cultures, values and ways of doing things; adapts own approach and style appropriately.
Excellent communicator with high ability for stakeholder management, customer interaction and networking
What we offer
Strong healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) with work/life balance
Tremendous career growth opportunities
401K with company match
Generous PTO and company holidays
Education and wellness benefits
About the team
Join a global team at the forefront of innovation and play a key role in shaping the future of Nexperia’s product offerings.
Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Nexperia’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, TeamNexperian’s activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
More information?
For more details please contact: [email protected].
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
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.
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Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
Aligning research goals with the overall corporate strategy determining which products or technologies to pursue
Identify new growth opportunities and competitive threats
Act as a bridge between engineering and the business units to align technical developments with market demands
Portfolio Management
Balancing the R&D pipeline between immediate product enhancements and long-term, high-risk, high-reward innovations.
Mitigate development risk by maximizing IP reuse across business units and product development teams
Cross Functional Leadership
Collaborate with business teams, foundries, and customers to translate requirements into technical solutions
Accountable to build Nexperia wide level of competence by spreading his/her knowledge and providing mentorship to engineers at all levels.
Technology & Market Intelligence
Continuously monitor industry trends and technological advancements
Identify potential disruptive technologies and new opportunities
Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies that enhance Nexperia’s capabilities
Responsible to create a regular stream of publications, presentations and “white papers” and some patents awarded
What you will need
Hard Skills:
10+ Years of semiconductor devices and industrial semiconductor technology experience
10+ Years of expertise across multiple aspects of new product research and development
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or related field
Strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of driving innovation
High ability to judge new technologies concerning their possible application
Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate engineering and business values and risk
Able to handle diversified activities with conflicting interaction, and able to resolve conflicting requirements
Soft Skills:
Delivering on commitments – always demonstrating full accountability for own work package / project deliverables
Continuously looking for opportunities to reduce time to market
Showing critical judgement, entrepreneurial mindset and contribute to building ‘winning teams’
Is sensitive to and shows respect for different cultures, values and ways of doing things; adapts own approach and style appropriately.
Excellent communicator with high ability for stakeholder management, customer interaction and networking
What we offer
Strong healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) with work/life balance
Tremendous career growth opportunities
401K with company match
Generous PTO and company holidays
Education and wellness benefits
About the team
Join a global team at the forefront of innovation and play a key role in shaping the future of Nexperia’s product offerings.
Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Nexperia’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, TeamNexperian’s activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
More information?
For more details please contact: [email protected].
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
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.
Apply To This Job