Senior Director, IGBT Technology Development
Onsemi
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Description
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of device, process integration and industrialization engineers.
- Drive the development and qualification of next-generation IGBT technologies and initial product implementations.
- Define and execute technology and product roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Operations, Business Units, Program Management, Product Line Management, and Quality & Reliability.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making processes and ensure alignment across teams.
- Proactively manage risks and leverage best practices and lessons learned to ensure successful project execution.
- Identify and address potential reliability and manufacturability concerns early in the development cycle.
- Communicate project status, risks, and forecasts effectively to internal teams and executive leadership.
- Represent the organization in technical and strategic discussions with internal and external partners.
- Leading and mentoring engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Managing the entire product development lifecycle from concept to market release, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in high-voltage power semiconductor device development and processing.
- Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and complex technology development programs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal—with the ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
- Experience with systematic risk management and problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, DOE, 8D, and RCCA.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage conflict constructively.
- Willingness to travel and work across time zones to support global teams.
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About this role
Onsemi is seeking a Senior Director to lead its IGBT technology development efforts from the Scottsdale office. You would build and mentor a team of device, process integration, and industrialization engineers while owning the full development lifecycle for next-generation IGBT technologies—from concept through market release. This role requires driving technology and product roadmaps aligned with business strategy, managing cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Operations, Business Units, and Quality & Reliability, and communicating project status and risks to executive leadership.
The position demands at least 15 years in high-voltage power semiconductor device development and processing, with proven experience leading engineering teams through complex technology programs. You'll need a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (Ph.D. preferred), along with strong command of systematic problem-solving methodologies like FMEA, DOE, 8D, and RCCA. Success requires excellent analytical and strategic planning skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and comfort working across global time zones and with minimal supervision.
This role suits an experienced semiconductor leader ready to step into a senior leadership position at a company focused on automotive electrification, industrial automation, and sustainable energy—areas where IGBT technology plays a critical role. Travel and cross-functional influence across global teams are core expectations.
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