Laboratory Expert Physical Analysis & Failure Analysis

Vishay Intertechnology Inc.; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Financial support programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is seeking a senior Laboratory Expert to drive advanced physical and failure analysis for power semiconductors. The role focuses on SiC and GaN technologies, with emphasis on R&D from development to validation.

Based in Italy (Catania area) with site focus, you will mentor lab staff, develop methodologies, and collaborate across global teams to advance packaging challenges and reliability investigations.

Qualifications

• Lead advanced physical and failure analysis on power semiconductor devices and modules.
• Support R&D for SiC and GaN package and power module development.
• Conduct complex root-cause investigations of material, assembly, and interfaces.
• Mentor junior lab personnel and share analytical best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, process, manufacturing and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced physical and failure analysis on power semiconductor devices and modules.
• Support R&D for SiC and GaN package and power module development.
• Conduct complex root-cause investigations related to material, assembly, interface, and structural issues.
• Mentor junior laboratory personnel and support technical knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, process engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Skills

Semiconductor failure analysis

Physical analysis

SiC and GaN technologies

Metallographic preparation

Ion milling

SEM analysis

FIB analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical diploma or degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

SEM

FIB

Optical microscopy

Digital microscope

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). Learn more at www.Vishay.com. Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Laboratory Expert – Physical Analysis & Failure Analysis. We are looking for a highly experienced Laboratory Expert to support advanced physical analysis and failure analysis activities for power semiconductor devices and power modules. The ideal candidate has more than 20 years of experience in semiconductor analytical laboratories, with strong expertise in power module technologies and advanced characterization techniques. The role is strongly focused on R&D activities related to package and power module development, supporting next-generation SiC and GaN technologies from development to validation phases. The candidate will act as a technical reference within the laboratory, contributing to technology development, process understanding, reliability investigations, and advanced material/package characterization.

Job Location:

Vishay Semiconductor Italiana spa is site focused on the design, development and production of power diodes and power modules. There are around 300 employees currently work in North Italy. This number is constantly increasing due to our expansion plans, including CATANIA.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support advanced physical analysis and failure analysis activities on power semiconductor devices and power modules.
• Support R&D activities for package and power module development focused on SiC and GaN technologies.
• Perform complex root cause investigations related to material, assembly, interface, and structural issues.
• Execute advanced semiconductor sample preparation activities, including:
• precision cutting and sectioning
• lapping and polishing
• metallographic cross-sections
• ion milling
• sputtering/coating processes
• Perform advanced optical and digital microscopy investigations.
• Conduct SEM and FIB analyses for defect localization and structural characterization.
• Execute chemical etching and acid-based processes for resin removal, delayering, and metallization exposure.
• Analyze multilayer and multi-interface package structures used in power modules and semiconductor power devices.
• Support reliability investigations and technology characterization activities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, process engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Contribute to the development of laboratory methodologies and analytical best practices.
• Mentor junior laboratory personnel and support technical knowledge transfer.

What You Will Bring Along

• More than 20 years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis and physical analysis laboratories.
• Technical diploma or degree in a relevant technical field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with semiconductor sample preparation techniques, including:
• metallographic preparation
• lapping and polishing
• precision cutting
• ion milling
• sputtering
• Strong experience with:
• optical microscopy
• digital microscope
• SEM analysis
• FIB analysis
• Extensive experience with chemical and acid etching techniques for semiconductor analysis.
• Deep knowledge of:
• Silicon (Si)
• Silicon Carbide (SiC)
• Gallium Nitride (GaN) device structures
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor packaging technologies and power module architectures.
• Deep knowledge of multilayer and multi-interface structures used in power electronics packaging.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor failure mechanisms and physical analysis methodologies.

Strong laboratory hands-on attitude and ability to independently manage complex analytical activities.

• Experience in automotive and industrial power electronics applications.
• Familiarity with reliability and qualification activities.
• Strong technical problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and international environments.
• Senior-level laboratory expertise with strong practical and technical background.

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.

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