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
• Hands-on R&D and experimental mindset
• Data-driven and structured problem solving
• Design of Experiments and statistical analysis
• Strong technical communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project ownership and accountability
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced R&D environment

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

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ph.D. preferred in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.
• 3+ years of semiconductor industry experience in MOSFET, power semiconductor, discrete semiconductor, or related device/process development.
• Strong understanding of MOSFET device physics and semiconductor processing.
• Experience with bench test, device characterization, and electrical test data analysis.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and wafer manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing power MOSFETs, including planar, trench, superjunction, or other advanced MOSFET architectures.
• Experience with high-voltage and/or low-voltage power semiconductor technologies.
• Experience with semiconductor device simulation and modeling tools such as TCAD.
• Experience with process and device simulation, DOE, statistical analysis, and process capability analysis.
• Familiarity with semiconductor reliability physics and qualification methodologies.
• Experience with wafer fabrication and semiconductor process integration.
• Experience with semiconductor failure analysis methods and tools and root-cause methodologies.
• Programming or data-analysis experience using Python, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, or similar tools.
• Experience taking semiconductor technology from concept through qualification, volume ramp, and new product release.
• Knowledge of power MOSFET applications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Salary Range for Arizona Residents: 80,000-95,000

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 HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance