Senior Application Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join their Newport team. In this dynamic role, you'll enable design wins by providing technical support for SiC applications and drive the development of cutting-edge MOSFETs for wide-bandgap power products. Your expertise will be crucial in solving design issues and collaborating with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that power the world, all within a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Global work opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wide-bandgap power semiconductor technology.
• PhD or Masters in electronics engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for SiC applications to R&D and customers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

PhD in Electronics Engineering

Masters in Physics

Tools

MOSFET technology

Power electronics

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Senior Application Engineer, Newport, Wales

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Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Enable design wins by providing SiC applications technical support to R&D team and our customers.
2. Design and drive the enablement of world-class MOSFETs requirements for wide-bandgap (SiC) power products.
3. Provide feedback to the new product development teams about the customer needs/requirements.
4. Establish industry best-in-class methodology to test and to characterize SiC power semiconductor in relevant applications.
5. Solve device design issues and engage with the R&D team.
6. Collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and academic collaborators.
7. Generate training materials demonstrations, evaluation boards, and application notes.

Knowledge and Experience You'll Need:

1. A PhD or Masters-level degree in electronics engineering, physics or any other microelectronics-related field.
2. At least 5 years of post-graduation experience in the field of wide-bandgap power semiconductor technology (ideally SiC).
3. Experience in applications of SiC MOSFET both industrial and automotive.
4. Good understanding of converter topologies, chargers and automotive knowledge.
5. Background in electronics engineering for system understanding in the field of power electronics.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills – able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assess viable solutions. Develop and execute comprehensive action plans.
7. Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to assess and manage priorities.
8. Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical expertise.
9. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to build rapport with Operations and cross-functional colleagues and be able to foster collaborative relationships.

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.