NPI Material Planner

Job Title

NPI Material Planner

Role Summary

Plan and manage materials for New Product Introduction (NPI) with a focus on semiconductor backend processes. Act as the primary technical contact for foundry and OSAT partners and the liaison between Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Main mission: ensure production readiness and mitigate supply risks by coordinating vendor relationships, resolving technical roadblocks, and optimizing lead times during NPI and early production ramps.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Requires approximately 5+ years of professional experience in semiconductor wafer backend process engineering or related supply chain/manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include vendor management, cross-functional coordination, and production planning.

• Serve as primary technical point of contact for foundry and OSAT partners.
• Manage production rhythms and organize regular JDP (Joint Development Program) and production meetings to resolve technical issues.
• Act as liaison between Engineering, Quality, and SCM teams to align technical and commercial objectives.
• Translate technical challenges into mitigation plans: risk assessments, lead-time optimization, and material readiness actions.
• Support NPI ramps and address operational issues under tight deadlines.

Requirements

Must-have technical and professional qualifications, plus preferred skills.

• Must-have: 5+ years of experience in semiconductor wafer backend process engineering or related SCM/manufacturing operations.
• Must-have: Strong technical understanding of backend manufacturing processes (wafer preparation, dicing methodologies, sorting characteristics, etc.).
• Must-have: Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical requirements into commercial delivery timelines.
• Must-have: Fluent English (written and verbal) for collaboration with global vendors and teams.
• Must-have: Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to handle operational issues under tight deadlines.
• Nice-to-have: Proven experience in semiconductor NPI and supply chain risk mitigation during supply-constrained scenarios.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in direct operational alignment and communication with semiconductor foundries or advanced manufacturing vendors.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.