About the role
We are looking for a Senior Principal Engineer (m/f/d) to lead and deliver high-impact developments within our growing GaN portfolio. In this role, you will act as a technical authority, driving innovation across complex, multi-site R&D programmes, and ensuring best-in-class performance of GaN-based devices, products, and processes.
You will play a key role in shaping technology and product roadmaps, influencing strategic direction, and supporting the advancement of next-generation wide bandgap semiconductor solutions.
What you will do
Lead and contribute to strategic, business-critical GaN R&D projects across multiple sites
Act as a recognised expert in GaN and wide bandgap technology within the organisation
Own the performance, functionality, and integration of GaN devices, products, and related interfaces
Deliver innovative technical solutions to advance GaN product development
Analyse technology and market trends to influence future GaN roadmap direction
Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal stakeholders, customers, and partners
Support and drive process improvements and faster time-to-market initiatives
Mentor engineers and build technical capability across the organisation
Contribute to and influence product technology roadmaps and R&D strategy
What you will bring
Deep knowledge of semiconductor devices, with strong focus on GaN or wide bandgap technologies
Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovation
Strong understanding of device physics, product development, and semiconductor processing
Experience connecting device-level design to system-level application performance
Strong ownership and accountability for project and technical deliverables
Strategic thinking with the ability to influence technology direction
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Collaborative, with experience working in global, cross-functional environments
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and problem-solving
Your profile
Degree or equivalent in Semiconductor Physics, Electronics Engineering, or Microelectronics
Typically 7+ years’ experience in semiconductor R&D or product development
Strong track record in GaN or wide bandgap semiconductor technologies
Recognised technical expertise with the ability to lead or influence complex engineering programmes
About your team
Join our growing global GaN team and help shape the future of power discretes. We are seeking talented individuals with deep technical expertise, an open mindset, and a drive to solve complex challenges and turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions.
Why work for us?
Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
A wide variety of training courses and career development options
Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
Senior Principal Product Development Engineer, GaN (m/f/d) • Hamburg
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