NPI Program Manager - Irvine, CA 92612

This role focuses on New Product Introduction for GaN and SiC power products.

About the role

This role involves coordinating the New Product Introduction process for GaN and SiC power products, from early development through qualification and commercial launch. You will manage program coordination, milestone tracking, and cross-functional execution for GaN and SiC power product introductions.

What you'll do

• Support NPI program execution for GaN and SiC power product introductions from kickoff through product qualification, release, and production handoff.
• Own and maintain detailed NPI program schedules, milestone trackers, risk logs, and action item registers.
• Execute the Navitas NPI gate review process, preparing gate packages and tracking entry/exit criteria.
• Coordinate NPI deliverables across R&D, process engineering, applications, quality, operations, and supply chain.
• Track product qualification milestones including design reviews, characterization, reliability testing, and qualification sign-off.
• Support supplier and foundry NPI coordination, monitoring sample delivery schedules and tracking qualification lot status.

What you'll need

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in semiconductor, power electronics, or hardware product development.
• Exposure to NPI, stage-gate, or structured product development processes.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, semiconductor devices, or power electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with task and project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, Asana, Jira, or Smartsheet.
• Working knowledge of AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GaN, Silicon Carbide (SiC), or Wide Bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor technologies, device types, or process flows.
• Awareness of semiconductor qualification standards such as JEDEC, AEC-Q100/Q101, or reliability test methods.
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools such as Excel advanced functions, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Coursework or research in power conversion, electrification, or AI hardware systems.
• Experience leading or coordinating group projects in an academic or professional setting.

Skills: NPI program execution, GaN and SiC, program schedules, gate review process, product qualification