Scott Pernia

About Scott Pernia

An innovative semiconductor expert skilled in market identification, product definition, and integrated circuit design. Experienced in departmental and program management, team building, and sales force training. Hold 28 U.S. patents and contributions to industrial journals and conferences. Passionate about driving business development and solving analytical challenges.

Experience

1. Head of Semiconductor Strategy & Engineering

   ZF Group

   Jan 2022 — Present · Farmington Hills, MI, US

   Lead a global organization of 40+ engineers responsible for driving the development, selection, & integration of >$1B/yr. of critical semiconductor & sensor components into electronic products (camera, integrated electronics, electronic power steering, braking, passive safety (airbag), radar, & lidar).Responsibilities: Technical/Component Strategy & Guidance- Guide supplier & component strategies - Identify & select devices for productization considering supplier capabilities, technology, packaging, performance, timing, cost, safety, sustainability, manufacturing footprint, & quality strengths- Resolve implementation challengesIC Design & System Expertise- Define & deliver custom components/ASICs to enable ZF products- Align recommended application circuits & PCB layoutsComponent Development & Risk Management- Manage development execution with suppliers, including risk mitigation- Ensure suppliers fulfill requirementsDevice Performance Evaluation- Characterize, evaluate, & benchmark device performance- Drive suppliers to address any findings to ensure successful product integrationSupplier Influence & Market Intelligence- Monitor supplier technology & device roadmaps- Influence supplier device definitions to align with future product requirements- Deliver market intelligence to internal stakeholdersTechnology Transition- Evaluate & qualify emerging & potentially disruptive technologies- Guide the transition of consumer technologies into the automotive domainFunctional Safety Excellence- Verify that suppliers meet ISO 26262 functional safety requirements- Provide expertise on component FMEDA & assist with its integration into the product FMEDASupplier Relationships- Lead the technical interface with suppliers including global coordination of activities- Collaborate with materials management for advanced sourcing activities, ensuring cost competitiveness & supply chain stability

Education

• University of Michigan

  B.S.E., Electrical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

• University of Michigan

  M.S.E., Electrical Engineering, Circuits & Microsystems

Skills

• Analog Circuit Design
• Soc
• Asic
• Analog
• Electronics
• Cmos
• Integrated Circuit Design
• Vlsi
• Semiconductors
• Verilog
• Ic
• Mixed Signal
• Circuit Design
• Embedded Systems
• Semiconductor Industry
• Cadence Virtuoso
• Power Management