Sr Manager, Foundry Device Engineering
NAVITAS SEMICONDUCTOR USA, INC. · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Semiconductor Manufacturing · 201-500 employees
About the role
The Senior Manager will lead technology transfers for SiC and GaN products while driving yield optimization and process control initiatives. They will also serve as the primary technical interface with foundry partners and mentor a high-performing device engineering team.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field with 8-10 years of experience in semiconductor device or foundry engineering. Strong expertise in power semiconductor physics, manufacturing processes, and data-driven decision-making is required.
Full description
Job DetailsJob Location: PuneKey Responsibilities and Duties Technology Transfer & Manufacturing Readiness Lead execution of technology transfers for SiC and GaN products from development into qualified manufacturing flows. Support manufacturing readiness reviews, qualification activities, and process-change assessments for new products and technology platforms. Drive Safe Launch execution and manufacturing ramp activities to ensure robust transition into volume production. Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure consistent deployment of new technologies across foundry partners. Process Control & Yield Improvement Monitor product and process performance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle using statistical and electrical data. Drive yield optimization initiatives through DOE, process characterization, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action closure. Define and implement process control plans, SPC monitoring, Cpk/Ppk tracking, and manufacturing health indicators. Identify and resolve yield, reliability, and device performance issues in collaboration with foundry and cross-functional teams. Device Engineering & Reliability Analyze electrical, process, reliability, and parametric data to improve product performance, manufacturability, and process robustness. Support qualification, reliability assessments, and failure-analysis investigations for SiC and GaN technologies. Partner with Product Engineering and Test Engineering on screening strategies, guard bands, yield limits, and excursion management. Evaluate foundry PCNs, process improvements, and technology changes to determine product impact and qualification requirements. Foundry Technical Management Serve as a key technical interface between Navitas and external foundry partners. Participate in regular technical reviews with foundries covering process health, yield trends, reliability performance, risk items, and corrective actions. Drive closure of process excursions, manufacturing risks, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support audits, process assessments, control-plan reviews, and manufacturing risk mitigation activities. Team Leadership Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing device engineering team in the Pune Engineering Center. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and career development for engineers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, data-driven decision making, innovation, and operational excellence. Coordinate priorities and execution across global engineering, operations, quality, test, reliability, and product teams. QualificationsRequired Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field. 8-10 years of semiconductor device, process, product, or foundry engineering experience. Strong understanding of power semiconductor device physics and manufacturing processes. Experience with SiC and/or GaN technologies preferred. Deep working knowledge of SPC, DOE, Cpk/Ppk analysis, FMEA, control plans, root-cause analysis, and yield analytics. Experience analyzing electrical parametric, process, yield, and reliability data to make data-driven decisions. Direct experience working with wafer foundries or external manufacturing partners. Proven experience leading engineering projects and mentoring technical teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional organizations. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting technology transfer and manufacturing ramp for power semiconductor products. TCAD simulation, device characterization, and power device modeling experience. Understanding of reliability qualification standards, failure-analysis methodologies, and process excursion management. Experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. Experience leading or coordinating geographically distributed engineering teams.