ASIC NPI Planning Manager, Amazon Leo
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ASIC NPI Planning Manager, Amazon Leo
Role Summary
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to transition complex ASIC/semiconductor designs into high-volume manufacturing. Work across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, quality, and supply chain to meet EVT/DVT/PVT milestones and ensure successful production ramps.
Experience Level
Senior - requires 7+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor operations, NPI, or product engineering.
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end NPI planning and execution, resolving technical and supply constraints to enable on-time sample delivery and mass production.
- Define and own silicon NPI strategy across design, engineering validation, and manufacturing.
- Specify and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) practices.
- Optimize wafer fabrication, assembly, and test processes to maximize yield and minimize cost, including advanced/3D packaging.
- Coordinate vendor and contract manufacturer (CM) strategies, material procurement, and capacity planning for engineering builds and ramps.
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical, quality, and supply issues during NPI.
- Ensure products meet reliability and quality specifications prior to release.
Requirements
Minimum technical and professional requirements for successful performance in this role.
- Must-have: 7+ years in semiconductor operations, NPI, or product engineering with experience in high-volume silicon manufacturing.
- Must-have: Proven experience working in large teams or fast-paced corporate environments.
- Must-have: Deep knowledge of silicon wafer fabrication processes, advanced packaging (including 3D packaging), or complex ASIC development.
- Must-have: Experience driving yield optimization, DFM/DFT efforts, and cross-functional program execution.
- Nice-to-have: Experience managing contract manufacturers, vendor relationships, and supply-chain readiness for semiconductor builds.
Education Requirements
Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
About the Company
Company: Amazon
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, committed to delivering fast, reliable services across diverse sectors. The company's innovative technologies include AWS, Kindle, and Echo, as well as developing low Earth orbit satellite networks for improved internet connectivity worldwide.
