Assoc. Engineer

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.™

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?  Vishay, Yankton, SD, is currently seeking a full-time Product/Process Engineer to perform engineering of specific products from design inception to finished product, including manufacturing process and controls under general direction of the Engineering Section Supervisor.

Job Location:

We’re located southwest of downtown Dover which is the largest city in the New Hampshire Seacoast region, the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire, and the seventh oldest in the U.S.A. We’re less than seven miles from the main campus of UNH, and another fun fact is that Dover even is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

What you will be doing:

As a Process Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by developing, improving, and sustaining production processes, equipment, and test methods. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to improve product performance, yield, efficiency, and reliability.

• Key responsibilities include:
• Analyze internal product failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, test systems, equipment, and product failures.
• Analyze production and test data to ensure compliance with customer and internal specifications while driving improvements in yield and process capability.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, including winding, test, and environmental systems.
• Conduct forensic analysis of customer returns, perform root cause investigations, and prepare formal customer reports.
• Develop and implement new test methods, fixtures, and hardware to improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Lead and support prototype-to-production transitions while promoting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Control and manage routine to moderately complex engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, lead project meetings, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and process optimization initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes.
• Support capital equipment planning, justification, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and qualification activities.
• Improve systems used for collecting, monitoring, and storing manufacturing and product performance data.
• Provide technical support for supplier quality issues, incoming inspection activities, and supplier corrective actions.
• Collaborate with customers regarding product requirements, specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and technical concerns.
• Support environmental, health, safety, facilities, and energy reduction initiatives as needed.

What you will bring along:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Three to five years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• A high level of mechanical aptitude and ability to translate design and process ideas to useable specifications is required.
• Ability to work independently to develop or manage complex projects.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and/or project leader.
• A high degree of customer service orientation.

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.   

We also offer paid vacation to enjoy your out-side of work passions as well as personal time to take care of those doctor visits we usually like to put off until later.

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

Vishay committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information or marital status in hiring and employment practices.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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. 

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.

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.

 Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer