Manager, Packaging Engineering

Our Team:

Semtech's Protection Business Unit is tasked with developing and delivering industry-leading Circuit Protection products. We are dedicated to providing customers with the highest-quality proprietary solutions and breakthrough technologies.

Job Summary:

As the Manager of Packaging Engineering, the successful candidate will interpret the functional requirements for new product requests from the Business Unit (BU) Applications and Marketing teams, transforming these requirements into innovative, world-class product ideas. They will lead a global team of engineers in developing new packaging and processes for product development within the Protection BU. The candidate will serve as the technical leader for the BU, providing state-of-the-art packaging development solutions and effective problem-solving. They will manage the Packaging team in delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) support for the BU and collaborate with both internal and external assembly suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards in manufacturing Protection packages.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Package development to support NPI and meet product release schedules (25%)

• Manage Package engineering team goal metrics and improve team performance (10%)

• Implementing processes and procedures to keep the team running efficiently. (15%)

• Provide technical leadership for reliability and customer quality issues. (10%)

• Design new packages, processes, layout of lead frame and substrate panels, as necessary. (20%)

• Run risk analysis for new product scenarios and provide an optimum path forward to achieving the right packaging solutions. (10%)

• Maintain good business relationships with suppliers by continual engagement to enable business growth. (10%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 plus years in the packaging segment of the Semiconductor industry either for assembly subcontractor or as a Packaging development member under New Product team

• Excellent analytical and trouble shooting skills with the ability to proactively solve issues

• Strong verbal and written communication to interface at all levels within the organization

• Strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule

• Experience in working with international and cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products - Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point, Project and CAD tools

• Ability to travel up to 20% travel to visit suppliers and assembly partners

• Bachelors in Mechanical, Materials Science or Electrical Engineering

Desired Qualifications:

• Past experiences in innovations and patents are plus

• Willingness and ability to work onsite at our Colorado Springs manufacturing facility

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $121,100 - $180,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee's total compensation package.