NPI Material Planner

About This Role

• Foundry/Vendor Management: - Serve as the primary technical point of contact for foundry and OSAT partners. - Manage production rhythms, including regular JDP (Joint Development Program) and production meetings to resolve technical roadblocks.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: - Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Quality, and SCM teams. - Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business strategies (risk management, lead time optimization).
• Requirements & Qualifications - Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in semiconductor wafer backend process engineering or related SCM/manufacturing operations. - Technical Skills: Strong technical understanding of backend manufacturing processes (wafer prep, dicing methodologies, sorting characteristics, etc.). - Soft Skills: - Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical requirements and commercial delivery timelines. - Fluent in English (written and verbal) to facilitate collaboration with global vendors and cross-functional teams. - Strong problem-solving mindset to handle unexpected operational issues under tight deadlines.
• Preferred Qualifications - Proven experience in semiconductor NPI and supply chain risk mitigation during high-pressure or supply-constrained scenarios. - Experience in direct communication and operational alignment with semiconductor foundries or advanced manufacturing vendors.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.