Senior Product Portfolio Manager
A leading global semiconductor manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the development and release of next-generation power semiconductor portfolios, including advanced GaN & SiC wide-bandgap technologies. This role offers full technical ownership of product engineering, project management of operations, product portfolio's responsibility from characterization and yield improvement to process control and production release.
What you’ll be working on
* Project and product management of compound semiconductor portfolio
* Leading the product engineering team and collaborating with technology and product development teams to deliver manufacturing-ready devices.
* Characterizing new product performance ahead of production release.
* Developing and maintaining engineering databases for device characterization and production tracking.
* Establishing and monitoring Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems for production products.
* Managing wafer sort and final test disposition processes.
* Driving yield enhancement and supporting failure analysis activities.
* Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and transfer from development to volume production.
* Managing change control for products in production.
* Working with reliability and quality teams to analyse RMA customer returns and implement corrective actions.
What they’re looking for
* Very strong project & product management skills
* Minimum 10 years of experience in power semiconductor engineering, ideally across both silicon and wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) devices.
* In-depth understanding of the semiconductor product lifecycle, including device characterization, qualification, production release, and sustenance.
* Analytical skills in evaluating and characterizing power semiconductor devices.
* Background in yield analysis, circuit debug
* Six Sigma quality practices is advantageous.
* Demonstrated ability to approach problems logically and develop creative, data-driven solutions.
* Strong communication skills, with proven success in leading cross-functional and international project teams.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunity to lead the introduction of next-generation wide-bandgap power technologies.
* Collaborative, technically focused environment with global reach.
* Long-term stability and professional growth within a world-class engineering organisation.
If you’re a technically driven engineering leader with a background in power device development and manufacturing, apply now through Wave Recruitment or email a CV to Imogen@waverecruitment.co.uk