Semiconductors & Electronic Components Manager

About the Team

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

What you can look forward to as a Semiconductors & Electronic Components Manager

This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration across portfolio, materials management (purchasing and supplier development), production and application engineering, and quality to drive robust component localization plans, align with global strategies, and optimize the use of global resources.

Strategy

• Synthesize global part family component strategies and drive device selection; drive project adherence to defined strategies.
• Influence supplier device definitions to align with future product requirements & unique selling points.
• Collaborate with materials management for advanced sourcing activities, ensuring cost competitiveness & supply chain stability.
• Deliver market intelligence & guidance gathered from suppliers to internal stakeholders.

Design & System Expertise

• Define requirements & deliver electronic components fulfilling future product requirements.
• Enhance & contribute to component performance by integrating IP.
• Conduct simulation reviews with suppliers & provide direction on features/functions.
• Offer expertise on integrated circuity technologies & their impact on design performance, semiconductor fabrication, & packaging/assembly processes.

Performance Evaluation

• Ensure complete data sheet and application specific test verification via an internally developed highly automated test environment to characterize, evaluate, & benchmark component performance.
• Assess supplier validation plans & analyze results for component acceptance.
• Confirm conformance of component-level functional safety (ISO 26262).
• Drive development execution with suppliers including risk mitigation & ensure suppliers address any nonconformance.

Process & Methods

• Ensure semiconductor development and supplier management are in accordance with customer requirements and internal best practices.
• Drive a structured approach for all component developments.
• Monitor and report development status.
• Lead the technical interface with suppliers including global coordination of activities.

Your Profile as a Semiconductors & Electronic Components Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor and/or component-level development; automotive sector experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a highly cross-functional, collaborative environment spanning multiple continents and time zones.
• Strong customer focus with persistent problem-solving capability.
• Excellent program management, communication, and stakeholder networking skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with semiconductor industry trends and best practices, including continuous improvement, AEC‑Q100, zero-defects strategies, 8D problem-solving, quality processes, advanced testing, manufacturing methodologies, and failure analysis.
• Solid understanding of integrated circuit design, wafer fabrication, assembly, and test processes.

Why you should choose ZF in Shanghai:

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.