Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a UK based IP Manager to join our team.
What our IP Manager will do
You will be part of the R&D management team with responsibility for driving and coordinating the creation of new Intellectual Property and the pursuit of research activities.
Key responsibilities will include
Driving and co-ordinating new Intellectual Property
- Co-ordinating and chairing the department Invention Disclosure Meeting
- Supporting inventors with Invention Disclosures to improve the quality of submission in both presentation and content
- Representing the business Patent Review Committee, championing the department’s proposals
- Investigating and appraising competitor IP positions
- Lead the review committee for the conference papers submission
Driving and coordinating research activities
- Chairing the Research Review Board
- Proposing and driving new projects to support long-term process and product roadmap
- Being an active member of Nexperia’s Technology Scouting organization and undertaking activities to report on UK-based potential collaborations or acquisitions
- Being an active member of Nexperia’s Subsidy Review Board and committee, maintaining an overview of UK-based project subsidies
What you will need
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of Power MOSFET device physics, processing and assembly
- A natural strong attention to detail and inquisitive mind
- Ability to communicate technical details to a general audience
Beneficial
- Experience of dealing with Intellectual Property, such as writing patent proposals, scrutinizing drafts, familiarity with grant applications and contracts
- Experience of Power MOSFET applications, reliability and failure analysis
- Ability to successfully chair of meetings of multi-cultural, subject-matter experts
Why work for us?
Remuneration & Reward – competitive base salary dependent on experience, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent package including contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance and more.
Health & Wellbeing – Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.
Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. 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.
What happens next?
If you are excited about our IP Manager role, please click ‘apply’ now.
We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you, but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.
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What We Do
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power and performance. Nexperia's commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and stringent industry requirements are evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
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