Power Semiconductor Product Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit programs

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Newport, UK is seeking an experienced professional to lead the development of innovative wide bandgap semiconductor technology. The candidate will have a PhD or Master’s degree, extensive experience in power semiconductors, and strong analytical skills. Join a collaborative culture focused on transforming technology and enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the field of power semiconductors.
• Detailed knowledge of semiconductor product life cycle, device characterization, device qualification, and product sustenance.
• Ability to develop novel and creative ideas with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of new product performance prior to manufacturing release.
• Development and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems for production products.
• Collaborate with reliability/quality team for analysis of RMA Customer returns.

Skills

Strong data analytical skills

Experience with SiC or other Wide-bandgap semiconductor devices

Yield analysis and circuit debug experience

Education

PhD or Master’s in semiconductor device/material physics

Job description

Newport, UK, United Kingdom | Research & Development

This position will be located in Newport, South Wales, U.K.

How You'll Help Us Build the DNA of Tech:

You will work together with a talented staff of engineering professionals to develop and enable innovative wide bandgap semiconductor technology to realize the next generations of Vishay’s proprietary power device product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of new product performance prior to manufacturing release
• Development of engineering database.
• Development and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems for production products.
• Disposition of Wafer sort and Final test
• Yield Enhancement
• Support engineering teams with New Products Introduction.
• Change control relating to products in production.
• Collaborate with reliability / quality team for analysis of RMA Customer returns

Knowledge and Experience You'll Need

• A PhD or Master’s degree in semiconductor device/material physics or related fields.
• At least 10 years of experience in the field of power semiconductors.
• Detailed knowledge of semiconductor product life cycle, device characterization, device qualification, pre-production support, release to volume production and product sustenance.
• Strong data analytical skills in the evaluation and characterization of power semiconductors
• Experience working with SiC or other Wide-bandgap semiconductor devices strongly desired
• Yield analysis and circuit debug experience with 6-sigma quality practices is a plus.

You will have a comprehensive, demonstrable background in power semiconductor materials / semiconductor device physics, and / fabrication process. You will approach tasks in a logic-based way, along with having the ability and motivation to develop novel and creative ideas. Your communication skills will enable seamless collaboration both with our manufacturing partners and internally, and you will know how to build and maintain lasting relationships in international and cross-functional project teams.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit 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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