Senior Optoelectronics Innovation Engineer for Market Growth

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. seeks an Innovation Engineer – Market Development in San Jose, California. This role focuses on driving application-driven growth for optoelectronic products through collaboration with engineering teams, developing scalable demo platforms, and translating emerging opportunities into successful designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with microcontrollers, and a strong understanding of optoelectronic components. Join a proactive and innovative team in a role that offers hands-on technical engagement and strategic market development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of optoelectronic components and system integration.
• Experience with microcontroller programming and I²C communication.
• Hands-on lab experience with system debugging and prototype validation.
• Ability to work independently and drive application ideas proactively.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable system concepts for emerging optoelectronic applications.
• Collaborate with customer engineering teams to integrate OPTO products.
• Prototype and validate OPTO sensors and isolators.
• Define vertical focus areas and build customer penetration plans.
• Deliver technical and sales trainings, develop demo platforms.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Microcontroller programming

I²C communication

Optoelectronic components integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. seeks an Innovation Engineer – Market Development in San Jose, California. This role focuses on driving application-driven growth for optoelectronic products through collaboration with engineering teams, developing scalable demo platforms, and translating emerging opportunities into successful designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with microcontrollers, and a strong understanding of optoelectronic components. Join a proactive and innovative team in a role that offers hands-on technical engagement and strategic market development.