Packaging Engineering Manager

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Semtech's Protection Business Unit is tasked with developing and delivering industry-leading 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

• B.Sc. ENG. Major in Mechanical, Materials Science or Electrical Engineering
• 10 to 15 years of experience working in packaging industry either for assembly subcon or as a Packaging development member under New Product Team
• Past experiences in innovations and patents are plus
• 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
• Up to 20% travel may be required for visiting suppliers and assembly partners
  
  

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.