Field Application Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is seeking a Sales Field Application Engineer to serve as the main technical interface to customers and the sales team. The role focuses on technical promotion and support of Vishay passive and semiconductor products, bridging commercial and engineering requirements.

The hybrid position in San Jose, CA requires BS in EE (MS preferred), strong English communication, and willingness to travel to meet customer needs and drive new product opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required; MS in EE preferred.
• Experience with electronic components (function/structure/application).
• Experience in board level design and evaluation.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Advanced public speaking skills.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical interface to the customer and sales.
• Provide technical promotion and support of Vishay products to customers.
• Link sales with product introductions and new development per customer requirements.
• Clarify customer applications and develop conceptual solutions.
• Advise customers on technical questions for Vishay components.

Skills

Electrical engineering

English proficiency

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

MS Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

MS Office

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.? Vishay is currently seeking applicants for a Sales FAE.

Within the VISHAY Field Application Business Development team, you will act as the main technical interface to the customer and sales. You are responsible for the technical promotion and support of our Vishay products (passive and semiconductors) to the customers. You will ensure the link between our sales team on the commercial side, the introduction of existing products and development of the NEW products per technical requirements and commercial conditions provides by the customer.

Job Location:

This is a HYBRID position located in San Jose, CA.

What you will be doing:

• Technical clarification of the customer application and development of conceptual solution proposals (all active and passive components)
• Competent advice to the customer (developer) on technical questions for VISHAY components
• Clear technical understanding of the solutions available to the customer from all Vishay divisions.
• Internal communication, cooperation and negotiation with all divisions on behalf of our customers.
• Determination of the components behind the specific applications and design-in of the selected components
• Specifying and evaluating the customer’s task using the existing components (possibly new product ideas for divisions)
• Systematic collection and arrangement of all relevant information on customer tasks and forwarding to the responsible divisions in the company
• Bringing application knowledge into the company (R&D, Marketing, Sales)
• Evaluating and qualification of the customer solution in the lab using typical equipment (DVM, signal generator, Oscilloscope etc.)
• Provide division with New Product Proposals based on the application knowledge and marketing research of the proposed product.

What you will bring along:

• Successfully completed BS degree in electrical engineering minimum, MS in electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience with electronic components (function / structure / application)
• Experience in board level design and evaluation
• Very good written and spoken English
• Negotiation and presentation skills
• Advanced public speaking skills
• MS Office knowledge
• Willingness to travel

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.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.”

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] assistance.