Technical Director

What you will do- Ensure the R & D team achieve best-in-class results in terms of choosing the appropriate technology and design for any project, meeting agreed timescale and cost targets.- Maintain specialist knowledge and strategic understanding of the future market needs, in particular the technology direction of the industry. Have a high degree of familiarity with relevant novel technologies that are being worked on by competitors, potential technology partners, and in research and academia, and based on that be able to offer guidance and advice to the business on the choice of future technology to invest in- Support R&D head to ensure professional and high-quality output of all work from the IGBT chip design team. Take “dotted line responsibility” also for the output from technical members in other functions (e.g. Applications and Quality), in particular ensuring that technical communications to customers are of the highest quality and accuracy, projecting a professional image for the company. Maintain technology and product roadmap content, product portfolio and industrial strategy

What you will need- Technical Director is a highly technical and professional ladder- Take responsibility for the continuous growth and advance of the technical capability within the company.- Key technical representative of IGBT chip technology interfacing with external organizations- Support to recruit suitable technology experts from outside to meet our needs for new innovative work.- Train and advance the skills of existing technical employees to expand their capability and responsibility.- Encourage and manage the process of producing technical publications and invention patents.- Excellent analytical skills and structured work approach- The jobholder needs to have excellent understanding of and insight into both the technical and business dimensions of chip technology.- He/she needs to operate with a high degree of self-confidence and commands the respect of his/her colleagues, to have the authority to make important decisions regarding technology options on behalf of the business.Why work for us?

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced At Nexperia we offer a host of benefits including an early finish each Friday plus:
We also offer:
- Funded training and development at all levels- Annual Bonus scheme of up to 18%- 33 days holiday per year (calculated in hours)- Employer pension contribution of 1.5x (up to 6% employee contribution means 9% employer contribution)- Death in service 12x salary- Income protection- Company sick pay up to 12 months depending on length of service- Recognition reward schemes- Flexible talent and leadership programs- On-site medical centre and staff canteen- Cycle-to-work scheme- Range of employee discounts- Sport and social clubs- Time off for volunteering and charitable giving- Good relocation packages- Free car park

About the team

Nexperia UK employs almost 1,400 people across its sites in Manchester and Newport, South Wales. A mix of specialized manufacturing and business functions, the UK activities primarily focus on our Power MOSFET, GaN FET and IGBT product lines.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.