NPI Product Engineer

About the job We are looking for a new key member of the Process Engineering team that is responsible for all programs related to the improvement of yield and manufacturing robustness as well as constituting the company's center of excellence with regards to semiconductor manufacturing technology. This position will be responsible for tape-out handling, qualification-build coordination, and driving the respective processes. You will also be working in close interaction with subcontractors and internal departments (R&D/Project Manager/Test engineering) to achieve a smooth and robust path to first silicon success, while ensuring continuous development by adding your personal expertise and experience. Key Responsibilities • Liaise among subcons, R&D and PM to provide technical support for the new product introduction (NPI) process • Facilitate tape-out handling and training for R&D and Product Engineering • Interface between foundry and R&D for new technology adoption including optional process step evaluation to meet NPI performance requirement • Lead design rule check (DRC) related discussions and drive DRC issue closure for NPI • Track NPI process through tape out to final test and ensure 1st Si success • Support the analysis of bench test yield or automatic test equipment yield issue of pilot run wrt manufacturing, c/o R&D, TE • Work with R&D and define corner split condition and summarize NPI corner lot report • Coordinate product qualification builds and work with the reliability team on qualification issues encountered • Coordinate process parameter fine-tuning within a defined range to meet the performance requirement • Assess new process technologies in terms of cost/performance/reliability • Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement programs related to qualification builds Qualifications and Skills • Bachelor's or Master’s degree within a relevant field • At least 8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, IC design, or product engineering • The ability to navigate in a global matrix organization • Good written and verbal communication skills in English Working for Nordic Working for Nordic Semiconductor, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, our world-leading innovation, and our professional brilliance. We offer a variety of tasks and projects and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s industry experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn. Benefits • Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan • Flexible working hours • Group insurance • Family-friendly policies, insurance, and benefits