R&D Engineer

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).  Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.?  We are seeking a world-class R&D Engineer to lead innovation in advanced MOSFET technologies. This role will drive next-generation device architecture, performance optimization, and technology strategy across our power and/or logic semiconductor portfolio.

 This position is based in the Greater Phoenix Area, Arizona.

What you will be doing:

MOSFET Device & Technology Development

• Develop and optimize advanced power MOSFET device structures and technologies to achieve electrical, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Design new products to meet cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Apply semiconductor device physics to analyze and optimize key performance parameters and efficiency in target applications.
• Originate and evaluate new device concepts, materials, structures, and process technologies to deliver best in class performance.
• Perform technology benchmarking and competitive analysis of semiconductor devices and processes.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term semiconductor R&D strategies.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong semiconductor device physics fundamentals.
• Expertise in device modeling and simulation.
• Hands on electrical characterization of wafers or devices.
• Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis.
• Strong technical communication skills.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, Applications Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Lead technical projects and teams.  Communicate development status, risks, results, and recommendations to engineering and management teams.
• Collaborate with global Vishay engineering organizations to leverage technology, best practices, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and disciplined problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics with a focus on semiconductor devices or device modeling.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree and 3+ years of industry experience in power semiconductor devices or related device/process development may also apply.
• Strong understanding of MOSFET device physics.
• Familiarity with power MOSFET device structures and power electronics.
• Experience with wafer level bench testing or device characterization.
• Experience with simulation and CAD tools – process and device simulation using Synopsys Sentaurus or similar tools; layout using Cadence Virtuoso or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor thermal and mechanical modeling using Ansys or similar tools.
• Experience with design of experiments and statistical data analysis using JMP or similar tools.
• Experience with applying machine learning to semiconductor process and device modeling and optimization.
• Experience with Spice circuit simulations and compact model extraction.
• Programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of power MOSFET applications and power conversion topologies.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Travel

Limited travel may be required to support collaboration with Vishay manufacturing facilities, technology centers, suppliers, customers, or other engineering organizations.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance