ON Semiconductor

Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader

ON Semiconductor • $130K — $155K *
Mountain Top, PA 18707In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics or Materials Science
  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor discrete power device development (Si, SiC)
  • Strong understanding of device physics, packaging, and reliability for discrete products
  • Proven leadership skills to influence and lead cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication abilities for high-level executive engagement

Responsibilities

  • Act as the engineering owner for discrete products, aligning technical execution with business goals
  • Define and manage the Product Technical Requirements Document (PTRD/PTS) for Si/SiC/GaN devices
  • Develop system-level models to validate product architecture and performance
  • Establish and maintain a preliminary risk register with mitigation strategies
  • Chair weekly project meetings to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making
  • Validate readiness for transition to high-volume manufacturing post-release
  • Oversee product-level performance validation through 3D modeling and simulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are searching for a Power Discrete New Product Engineering Technical Leader (MTS) to drive all product-level engineering activities for Si, SiC discrete devices in automotive and industrial applications at onsemi. This is a high-priority business growth area for the division, and we invite you to join us in this exciting career opportunity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership and communication skills to act as the engineering owner for discrete products, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives. This individual will collaborate with global new product development teams and cross-functional organizations to define, prioritize, and drive product-level engineering activities, making decisions that achieve performance, reliability, cost, and schedule targets.

Own Product-Level Engineering Decisions
  • Define and maintain the Product Technical Requirements Document (PTRD/PTS) for Si/SiC/GaN discrete devices.
  • Identify and evaluate candidate process technologies for feasibility and risk.
  • Develop system-level models to validate product architecture and performance.
  • Estimate die size, CLC, and total manufacturing cost for business case alignment.
  • Create and maintain a preliminary risk register with mitigation strategies.

Lead Cross-Functional Design Execution
  • Drive creation of Functional Interface Tool (FIT) for new die.
  • Oversee package electrical and mechanical modeling for discrete packages.
  • Validate product-level performance through 3D modeling and simulation.
  • Coordinate design FMEA and implement Best Known Methods (BKMs).
  • Facilitate product design reviews and acceptance gates.
  • Develop and approve product design validation plans.
  • Ensure achievement of process and product design freeze milestones.
  • Provide design rules and resolve technical issues for product qualification and release.
  • Define target yields and associated risk factors.

Drive Engineering Execution and Decision-Making
  • Chair weekly project team meetings for problem solving, prioritizing issues and making timely decisions.
  • Act as the single point of accountability for engineering deliverables and present to stakeholder review.

Ensure Smooth Handoff to Manufacturing
  • Support transition from development to high-volume manufacturing post product release.
  • Validate readiness of processes, documentation, and quality standards.


Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics or Materials Science.
  • 10+ years of semiconductor discrete power device development (Si, SiC).
  • Strong knowledge of device physics, packaging, and reliability for discrete products.
  • Leadership capability to influence and lead teams across functional organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills to represent engineering activities to executive leadership.


More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

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Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$234.2 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ
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