External Manufacturing NPI Engineer (Power Module)
SWIR Vision Systems
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China · Zhubei, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan 302
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled NPI Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team with a focus on power module design, development, and qualification particularly for electric vehicle applications. In this role, you will leverage your strong expertise in power module mechanics, manufacturing processes, cooling technologies, and system-level integration.
The ideal candidate brings a genuine passion for developing innovative power module solutions and excels at navigating complex technical challenges involving interdisciplinary considerations across mechanical engineering, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and power electronics.
Recognized as an expert in your field, you possess an extensive technical network that enables you to identify new capability requirements, shape manufacturing strategies, and deliver advanced solutions for next-generation power modules.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
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- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Materials Science or equivalent technical background
- More than 10 years of experience in power module packaging design & development/ process engineering / system integration/ manufacturing
- Good understanding of thermal system solutions and manufacturing technology
- Exposure to power device technologies (SiC, IGBT, Hybrid etc)
- Experience in thermos-mechanical/ thermal/ CFD FEA simulation
- Experience working with or within Tier-1 suppliers or automotive OEMs
- Adept at cross-functional collaboration, adaptable to matrix organization, strong engineering fundamentals (including DOE characterization, SPC, failure analysis) and problem-solving skills
- Strong project management skills and multi-stakeholder management
- Proficient in statistical analysis methods and familiar with data analytics
- Good communication skills and proficient in written & spoken English. Spoken proficiency in Mandarin will be advantageous
- Own backend external manufacturing NPI (power module) from conceptualization, development, qualification to production launch
- Functional Leadership for NPI to deliver new product development and to co-work with cross-functional team to achieve on-time market release
- Drive DFM, technology & manufacturability readiness for power module packaging, cooling solution and system integration
- Collaborate cross-functionally to define the electrical, thermal, and mechanical specification for power module and integration within broader EV architecture to achieve system-level performance goals
- Work with suppliers & stakeholders to design/ develop power module packaging, setup process capability, and derive cooling system solutions for effective thermal management
- Drive suppliers for new product qualification. Key activities include design analysis, risk mitigation, process characterization and system qualification leading to first part release
- Manage production ramp: lead production safe launch, provide technical support to resolve ramp issues, develop CIP, set production baseline for transition into HVM
- Monitor and integrate industry developments, application trends, and roadmap benchmarks into manufacturing strategy
- Adoption of data analytics and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
- Establish Best Known Methods (BKM) and Best-in-Class practices and fan-out to production
- Participate in quality and process readiness audit to achieve production site readiness
- Co-work with operations to drive continuous yield improvement for evolving challenges
- Subject Matter Expert to address arising power module packaging & integration challenges
- Experienced candidate(s) will be considered for technical lead role to manage team activities