Test Transfer Project Manager

Job Title

Test Transfer Project Manager

Role Summary

Lead and manage semiconductor test transfer projects across global manufacturing sites to ensure successful transfer, qualification, and ramp-up of test solutions. Act as the primary interface between R&D, Test Development, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.

Based in Seremban; the role focuses on industrialization and production readiness for test programs, hardware and methodologies.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically 5–8 years of relevant experience in semiconductor test engineering, NPI, industrialization, or project management.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end test transfer activities and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready test solutions.

• Lead planning, qualification and production release for test transfer projects.
• Drive projects to meet timeline, quality, yield, cost and capacity targets.
• Coordinate transfer of test programs, ATE hardware, and test methodologies between sites.
• Develop project plans, milestones, risk assessments and mitigation actions.
• Manage ECR/ECOs and documentation control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor qualification activities including correlation, GR&R, yield validation and reliability testing.
• Facilitate communication between business groups, R&D centers and assembly/test sites for smooth product release.
• Lead problem-solving for test yield, test escapes, tester utilization and transfer-related technical issues.
• Prepare and present project status, gate reviews and management reports to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for test efficiency, cost reduction and operational excellence.

Requirements

Essential technical skills, practical experience, and communication abilities required for the role.

• 5–8 years of experience in semiconductor test engineering, NPI, industrialization, or project management.
• Proven experience managing test transfer, production transfer, or NPI projects in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test methodologies and qualification flows.
• Familiarity with semiconductor backend processes and manufacturing flows including assembly, wafer test, final test and reliability screening.
• Experience coordinating cross-site or global projects preferred.
• Strong project management skills: scheduling, resource planning, risk management and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of quality and reliability processes such as GR&R, correlation, qualification and change management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Nice-to-have: experience working in multicultural/global environments, leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight timelines.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, Physics, or a related engineering discipline. PMP or PRINCE2 certification is listed as an advantage. The posting specifies professional experience (5–8 years) but does not state an alternative "equivalent experience" clause.

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.