Front End Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of semiconductor solutions is seeking a Manager Product Engineer Automotive to oversee product engineering phases and support new product developments. You will manage projects from concept through production for Automotive MOSFETs, working with teams to solve technical issues and drive product quality improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with MOSFET technologies, strong technical skills, and the ability to collaborate internationally. Travel to various sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of discrete power MOS semiconductor devices.
• Experience in supporting offshore product transfers.
• Familiarity with Automotive AEC Q101 testing and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Technical management of new products in the Automotive MOSFET Division.
• Manage new product introduction from definition to launch.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for product support.

Skills

Product engineering experience

Statistical data analytics

Project Management

Technical problem solving

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Microelectronics

Job description

About the Role

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay is currently seeking a Manager Product Engineer Automotive. You will be responsible for overseeing all phases of product engineering, new product development, and production support for our Automotive Mosfet product line. Job Location: The ideal candidate will be working near one of the Vishay offices near Newport, UK, Taipei, Taiwan or Binan, Philippines.

What You Will Be Doing

• Hands‑on technical management of new and established products within the Automotive MOSFET Division, reporting into the Head of Auto Product Engineering.
• Manages new product introduction of leading‑edge products from product definition and development through to characterization, qualification, and release phases, liaising with Market Development, R&D, Package, Device design and other manufacturing organizations.
• Supports product problem solving with manufacturing, CQM, Product marketing and Application organizations within a fast‑paced automotive customer environment.
• Defines technical management presentations related to technical problems and project status.
• Liase with Europe and Asia Pacific wafer fabrication and package assembly operations and engineering teams in yield enhancement and quality improvement programs.
• Defines and reviews automotive product datasheets and technical specifications.
• Define statistical test methods to optimize yield and drive quality defect reduction programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Microelectronics or similar.
• Product engineering experience or similar field with good knowledge of discrete power MOS semiconductor devices and trench MOS technologies.
• Strong multitasking, project and technical skills to drive new product introduction from product definition through device characterization, qualification and final datasheet release to sales.
• Strong experience in product/process problem solving using statistical data analytics and leading‑edge yield management software.
• Experience in supporting offshore facility-to-facility product transfers (package and wafer).
• Familiarity with Automotive AEC Q101 testing and qualification requirements/methods is a plus.
• Familiarity with MOSFET semiconductor ATE (automatic test equipment) wafer and package test methods is an advantage.
• Must have experience interfacing with offshore Product Engineers – Europe, Asia, USA – and driving international teams collaboratively and time‑conscious.
• Familiar with 8D and FMEA processes and concepts.
• Must be willing to travel to offshore sites in USA, Asia and Europe.

About Vishay

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.