Senior Research And Development Engineer -

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

13th month’s salary

Vacation pay

Company pension

Eurorad bicycle leasing

Corporate fitness (EGYM Wellpass)

Job summary

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH seeks an Experienced R&D Process Development Engineer (m/f/d) with a focus on Thin Film and Diffusion for 200/300 mm Power MOSFET technology. You will lead development of process modules, run DOEs, and collaborate across R&D to optimize device concepts and integration.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s degree, several years in semiconductor process development, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master’s in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Several years of Thin Film and/or Diffusion process development in an R&D environment.
• Experience with CVD processes, SACVD is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Power MOSFET concepts, semiconductor process flows, and fab environments.
• Hands-on experience with process equipment, including running experiments and development work.
• Proven track record in semiconductor process development and process engineering.
• Experience in Process Integration and technology platforms is an advantage.
• Solid expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and process integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured working approach.
• High level of ownership, independence, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MES systems, MS Office, and statistical tools (e.g., JMP).
• English proficiency at least at B2 level

Responsibilities

• Develop Thin Film and Diffusion processes for Power MOSFET technologies in 200 mm and 300 mm environments.
• Drive the development and optimization of unit process modules for next-gen semiconductor platforms.
• Collaborate with Process Integration to enable new device concepts.
• Plan, execute, and supervise experiments and development lots in the 300 mm fab.
• Contribute to technology and platform development projects.
• Analyze inline, physical, and electrical wafer data to support decisions.
• Support evaluation of new equipment and future process specifications.
• Help build long-term process know-how within R&D.

Skills

CVD processes

Semiconductor process knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Process equipment operation

Statistical analysis (JMP)

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in a relevant field

Tools

JMP

MES systems

Job description

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).

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech®? Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH is seeking for applicants as of today an Experienced R&D Process Development Engineer (m/f/d) – focus on Thin Film/Diffusion. 300 mm

Job Location:

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH is a development and manufacturing facility for power transistors (power MOSFETs) with over 550 employees. Vishay is investing in a new semiconductor chip factory in Itzehoe, thereby expanding its production capacity in the future.

What you will be doing:

• Responsibility for the development of Thin Film and Diffusion processes in an R&D environment for advanced Power MOSFET technologies in 200 mm and 300 mm
• Drive the development and optimization of unit process modules for next-generation power semiconductor platforms
• Collaborate closely with Process Integration to enable new device concepts and improved integration schemes
• Plan, execute, and supervise experiments (DOEs) and development lots in the 300mm fab
• Contribute actively to technology and platform development projects
• Analyze and interpret inline, physical, and electrical wafer-level data to support technology decisions and releases
• Support the evaluation of new equipment, process capability assessments, and future technology specifications
• Help build and sustain long‑term process know‑how within the R&D organization

What you will bring along:

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• Several years of experience in Thin Film and/or Diffusion process development in an R&D environment
• Experience with CVD processes, especially SACVD, is a plus
• Strong understanding of Power MOSFET concepts, semiconductor process flows, and fab environments
• Hands‑on experience with process equipment, including running experiments and development work
• Proven track record in semiconductor process development and process engineering
• Experience in Process Integration and technology platforms is an advantage
• Solid expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and process integration
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured working approach
• High level of ownership, independence, and teamwork
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Proficiency in MES systems, MS Office, and statistical tools (e.g., JMP)
• English proficiency at least at B2 level

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.
• Our local benefits also include compensation in accordance with our company collective agreement, including vacation pay, a 13th month’s salary, and other special payments; a company pension plan; remote work; flexible hours; a long‑term account for paid time off; Eurorad bicycle leasing; and corporate fitness (EGYM Wellpass).

Vishay committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on 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.