Director Electrical Failure Analysis (f/m/div) in München

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Key responsibilities

• Lead and drive Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) for customer returns across all microcontroller product families, including AURIX™, PSOC™, TRAVEO™, and the RC family
• Guide and develop the global FAR organization by leading employees, building a sustainable talent pipeline, and ensuring efficient processes, procedures, and execution in line with commitments on quality, budget, and timelines
• Ensure high-quality EFA reporting for Quality Management and customers, with a strong focus on reducing "No Trouble Found" cases and improving root-cause identification
• Maintain EFA efficiency and delivery performance by meeting customer commitments and productivity targets measured by analyses completed per employee and month
• Drive continuous product quality improvement and support microcontroller PPM targets through FAR insights, with a focus on test coverage, design enhancements, and indirect improvements in Frontend and Backend processes
• Define and execute the global FAR strategy across sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, aligned with regional management and ATV Complaint Management objectives
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance state-of-the-art failure analysis methodologies, process innovations, and AI-driven solutions to improve analysis effectiveness and efficiency
• Lead customer communications and support escalation management, ensuring timely, professional, and technically sound engagement with internal and external stakeholders

Your profile

As a Director of Electrical Failure Analysis you will be leading the global Microcontroller Failure Analysis organization, driving strategy, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement across the product portfolio. It ensures timely and effective root-cause analysis, customer support, and escalation management while implementing innovative methodologies and AI-driven solutions. The position also oversees budget, resources, processes, and organizational development to meet business and customer commitments. In addition, it provides strong leadership in talent development, succession planning, and fostering a high-performance environment that supports long-term business and quality objectives.

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• 10+ years of experience in Research & Development management, with a strong track record of leading engineering organizations and complex development activities
• Deep knowledge of microcontroller architecture, product operation, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, and validation processes
• Strong experience working in multicultural and global environments, collaborating effectively across regions, functions, and stakeholders
• Proven people management experience, including team development, remote leadership, and support for both management and Technical Ladder career paths
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities related to timelines, quality, costs, customer escalations, and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to balance customer return analysis requirements (QM/customer needs) with business objectives, operational efficiency, and volume ramp-up demands (SPM

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