Power Modules R&D Manager

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.

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Italy is currently seeking applicants for Power Modules R&D Manager to join our growing team. In this position, you will manage the packaging development group and be responsible for concepting, designing, releasing, and managing all power module products. This is a senior role with the opportunity to create real impact within the organization and build a promising career.

Job Location:

Vishay Semiconductor Italiana spa is focused on the design, development, and production of power diodes and power modules. There are around 300 employees currently working in Borgaro Torinese, Italy. This number is constantly growing due to our expansion plans.

What you will be doing:

• Selecting and evaluating materials for the package elements, such as substrate, plastic materials, epoxy, die attach materials (soldering or sintering), bonding wires, and leads.
• Designing the mechanical package of the product and the related technological process.
• Simulating the thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic behavior of a power module using FEM software.
• Addressing customer requests by producing the necessary product specifications, either deriving them from existing products or concepting new ones, including direct interaction with customers during development.
• Understanding automotive requirements for electronic components and related qualification standards, such as AQG324.
• Measuring the mechanical performances of the developed power module either alone or in the application mechanical configuration, also designing adapters if needed.
• Willingness to travel to various sites worldwide and to customer sites if needed.

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronic, Electrical engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of work experience in a company producing power electronics devices, with knowledge of power semiconductor packaging, including technological processes, key characteristics, and failure mechanisms.
• Good attitude in dealing with issues and requests from top managers.
• Good coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a worldwide company, leveraging the potential of various R&D teams around the world and thinking in a continuous improvement manner.

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.

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