FULL_TIME

Senior Principal Foundry Engineer

4/14/2026

The Senior Principal Foundry Engineer will lead new technology introductions and process transfers while collaborating with foundries to drive yield improvement and manufacturability. They act as the primary decision-maker for process integration, balancing technical requirements, project schedules, and supplier relationships.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

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About The Company

We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Career Development Opportunities : Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Privacy Policy: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/privacy-policy-for-social-media-pages:PRIVACY-POLICY-SOCIAL-MEDIA

About the Role

Role Summary

locally drive the lead products ramp up under new technology introduction (NTI), and within foundry process transfers and new fab enablement

Job Description:

Close collaboration with foundries, NXP technology groups, the business lines and various other stakeholders to qualify and release process
Front end process safe launch owner. Closely work with foundries at ramp up phase and drive for manufacturability and yield improvement.
Interface with key customers on critical projects.
Lead and steer the projects towards timely completion to support NXP business needs
Main decision maker on subjects related to process integration, striking a good balance between the various dynamics in a project; not limiting to technical judgement, resource planning, project schedule, logistics, supplier relationships etc
NTI Process transfers within foundry and with any NXP joint ventures

Job Qualification:

Bachelor or MSc in physics or electrical engineering.
>13 years of experience with front-end IC process integration, working in foundries’ production or development teams
In-depth knowledge of IC devices and processes. HV/BCD and NVM knowledge is a plus
Strong understanding of yield enhancement techniques and data analysis
Must be fluent in English and Mandarin
Hands on experience in being a lead; leading teams with responsibilities in development / transfer projects or production ramp up.
Good communication skills. Having the ability to influence and steer a discussion
Pro-active working attitude, creative, pragmatic, enterprising and result driven.
Familiar in managing/working with foundries, maximising leverage from foundries

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Key Skills

IC process integrationFoundry managementYield enhancementData analysisProject managementFront-end processHV/BCDNVMNew technology introductionProcess transferTeam leadershipCommunication skillsStakeholder managementTechnical judgmentResource planning

Senior Principal Foundry Engineer

Role Summary

locally drive the lead products ramp up under new technology introduction (NTI), and within foundry process transfers and new fab enablement

Close collaboration with foundries, NXP technology groups, the business lines and various other stakeholders to qualify and release process

Front end process safe launch owner. Closely work with foundries at ramp up phase and drive for manufacturability and yield improvement.

Interface with key customers on critical projects.

Lead and steer the projects towards timely completion to support NXP business needs

Main decision maker on subjects related to process integration, striking a good balance between the various dynamics in a project; not limiting to technical judgement, resource planning, project schedule, logistics, supplier relationships etc

NTI Process transfers within foundry and with any NXP joint ventures

Job Qualification:

Bachelor or MSc in physics or electrical engineering.

>13 years of experience with front-end IC process integration, working in foundries’ production or development teams

In-depth knowledge of IC devices and processes. HV/BCD and NVM knowledge is a plus

Strong understanding of yield enhancement techniques and data analysis

Must be fluent in English and Mandarin

Hands on experience in being a lead; leading teams with responsibilities in development / transfer projects or production ramp up.

Good communication skills. Having the ability to influence and steer a discussion

Pro-active working attitude, creative, pragmatic, enterprising and result driven.

Familiar in managing/working with foundries, maximising leverage from foundries