Staff Engineer

What you will do:
1. Equipment Performance & Uptime

Own and drive OEE, MTBA, and MTTR improvement initiatives for molding tools (e.g., Towa, ASM, Hanmi, or equivalent).

Perform in-depth troubleshooting and failure analysis to ensure minimal equipment downtime.

Establish and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance plans to sustain equipment health.

2. Equipment Introduction & Qualification

Lead the installation, setup, and buy-off of new molding equipment and tooling.

Drive qualification activities including IQ, OQ, PQ to ensure equipment readiness for production.

Collaborate with process engineering to align equipment configuration with product requirements.

3. Process-Equipment Integration

Work with process engineering to define and maintain molding parameters for optimal quality and throughput.

Resolve issues related to flash, voids, resin bleed, and package deformation by fine-tuning equipment conditions.

Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CA) implementation for molding-related quality issues.

4. Automation & Cost Efficiency

Identify opportunities for automation and process simplification to reduce manpower dependency and cycle time.

Drive equipment upgrades, retrofits, and technology improvements to improve productivity and reduce cost per unit.

Engage with global suppliers and internal teams to benchmark and adopt best-in-class molding technologies.

5. Documentation & Compliance

Maintain all relevant equipment documentation including PM procedures, FMEA, machine history cards, and troubleshooting guides.

Ensure compliance to safety, ESD, and ISO/Automotive quality standards.

6. Cross-functional & Vendor Collaboration

Work closely with maintenance, production, process, and quality teams for seamless operations.

Liaise with equipment vendors for technical support, upgrades, parts management, and performance enhancement.

Participate in equipment-related audits and present performance reports to management and customers when needed.

What you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

More than 5 years of experience in semiconductor molding equipment engineering in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Prior experience with transfer molding, compression molding, and mold tool setup is essential.

Skills & Competencies:

Deep technical knowledge of molding equipment platforms such as Towa, ASM, Hanmi, etc.

Strong hands-on experience in machine troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance strategy development.

Familiar with equipment control systems (PLC, HMI), and able to interpret schematics and technical drawings.

Proficient in OEE analysis, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools.

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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.