Senior Equipment & Process (Molding)

Job Title

Senior Equipment & Process (Molding)

Role Summary

Responsible for developing, sustaining, and improving molding processes and equipment for semiconductor backend assembly in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Provides technical leadership to ensure process robustness, equipment performance, yield improvement and successful ramp to high-volume manufacturing.

Supports new product introduction, process qualification, troubleshooting and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Senior; minimum 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience with a strong focus on molding processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

The role's primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, characterize, optimize and sustain molding processes and equipment.
• Own molding process performance, yield and equipment stability in production.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within cross-functional teams.
• Support new product introduction, process qualification and ramp to high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, quality, reliability, throughput and cost efficiency.
• Identify integration risks and define mitigation plans using structured engineering methods.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to compound behavior, tooling and equipment interactions.
• Collaborate with Process, Equipment, QA, R&D, NPI, Product Design and Reliability teams.
• Support molding compound selection, evaluation and change management.
• Maintain SOPs, process specifications, control plans, FMEAs and technical reports.
• Contribute to technology and package roadmaps through benchmarking and data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills, tools and attributes:

• Must: Minimum 5 years semiconductor manufacturing experience focused on molding processes and equipment.
• Must: Strong understanding of backend assembly molding processes including compound flow, curing behavior and defect mechanisms.
• Must: Hands-on experience with molding tooling and practical troubleshooting experience.
• Must: Familiarity with statistical and quality methods such as Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, FMEA and 8D.
• Must: Strong analytical, troubleshooting and structured problem-solving skills; good command of English and effective cross-functional communication.
• Preferred: Experience with Lauffer molding systems and BIM production lines.
• Preferred: PLC knowledge or system-level understanding.
• Preferred: Self-motivated, proactive, customer-focused with strong ownership mindset.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.

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.