Senior Engineer Mid-End (Trim & Form)

Job Title

Senior Engineer Mid-End (Trim & Form)

Role Summary

Lead equipment reliability, performance and continuous improvement for trim & form operations in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. Work with process, R&D, NPI and reliability teams to ensure equipment readiness for new product introduction and sustained high-volume manufacturing.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 5 years in the semiconductor industry, with at least 3 years focused on trim and form equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

Accountable for equipment availability, process support, team leadership and continuous improvement across trim and form operations.

• Manage maintenance, optimization and continuous improvement of trim and form equipment for multiple package types.
• Monitor equipment downtime and develop mitigation strategies using MTBF/MTBA analysis; verify and approve scheduled downtime activities.
• Support new product introductions and qualification to ensure equipment readiness for HVM.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation: control plans, process specifications, SOPs, FMEAs and technical reports.
• Plan and manage technician staffing for 24/7 operations; delegate work and provide clear operational updates.
• Coach and mentor technicians; set KPIs and conduct performance evaluations.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling and process defects affecting yield and quality.
• Manage spare parts inventory, procurement and vendor coordination for tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, MVA and UPH optimization.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience for the role; concise, practical criteria.

• Minimum 5 years in the semiconductor industry, with at least 3 years specializing in trim and form equipment and tooling.
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining trim and form machines used in semiconductor packaging.
• Practical knowledge of tooling design, material behavior and tolerances.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP and Minitab and strong technical documentation skills.
• Proven leadership experience managing technicians in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective cross-functional communication.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with GD&T, metrology equipment and advanced tooling validation.
• Prior involvement with technology transfers, NPI ramp-ups and advanced packaging roadmaps.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechatronics). No alternative degree or equivalent-experience language specified.

About the Company

Company: Nexperia

Headquarters: Cabuyao, Philippines

Nexperia is a global leader in semiconductor development with a focus on in-house production. The company boasts a strong international network and is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry, providing a dynamic environment for its employees.