(Senior) Principal Process Development Engineer (m/f/d) - Wide Bandgap Technology (SiC/GaN)

Introduction 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. We are working as team members of product development projects, together in an international and multi-disciplinary team with product experts, process and production engineers as well as quality engineers. We hand over the results of our development work to the operations units and ensure well described robust processes for industry use.

The process development team belongs to the development department responsible for creating the products and their technology according to customer demand Your tasks About the role In this leadership role, you will drive the development and industrialization of next-generation wide bandgap technologies, influencing both strategy and execution across our global manufacturing network. What you will do Lead the development, scaling, and industrialization of SiC MOSFET and GaN HEMT technologies across internal fabs and external foundries Act as a technical authority in wide bandgap process integration, driving architecture definition and innovation Own and deliver new manufacturing processes and optimization programs, ensuring best-in-class yield, performance, and reliability Define and execute technology roadmaps, aligning innovation with long-term business strategy Drive global cross-functional collaboration across R&D, production, quality, and external partners while representing the organization at senior level Build industry networks, leverage competitive insights, and mentor engineers to strengthen innovation and foster a high-performance culture What you PhD (preferred) or Master’s in Microelectronics, Semiconductor Physics, or related field Extensive experience in semiconductor fabrication and process integration, with strong focus on SiC and/or GaN Proven track record of bringing advanced processes from R&D into high-volume manufacturing Deep hands-on expertise in wafer processing and manufacturing technologies Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Fluent in English and German, with willingness to travel We offer This is your department and This is what Nexperia You will work on the wide band gap technology for the future progress in e-mobility, artificial intelligence or renewable energies in a strong and growing team of experts. Good to know: Main site for development is the fab in Hamburg but depending on the assigned project, travelling is part of the job.