Staff IC Foundry Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Staff IC Foundry Engineer at Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in San Jose, CA, focusing on IC fabrication and yield improvements for power systems. You will work with design and product engineering teams to drive process optimization and device performance.

The role requires a strong background in semiconductor manufacturing, BCD processes, and DOE-driven investigations, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in statistical data analysis and data mining tools.
• Hands-on experience with DOE and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, and resolve silicon yield, reliability, and process-related issues across IC product lines.
• Serve as primary technical interface with semiconductor foundries, driving issue resolution and communications about process performance, yield excursions, and improvements.
• Develop understanding of foundry processes, especially BCD, and device characteristics.
• Design, execute, and analyze DOE experiments to identify root causes and optimize process windows.
• Perform statistical analysis of wafer fabrication, parametric, electrical test, and yield data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with design, product, test, reliability, and foundry teams to drive optimization.
• Evaluate process changes and technologies, assessing impact on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and yield.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, and data-driven recommendations.

Skills

DOE design of experiments

Statistical data analysis

Communication with foundries

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

## Staff IC Foundry EngineerApply: San Jose, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR-19991**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.TMVishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay is currently seeking applicants for a **Staff IC Foundry Engineer.**We are currently looking for a **Staff IC Foundry Engineer** to join our growing team in San Jose, California, that develops integrated circuits at the heart of modern power systems. We are looking for an engineer who is highly self-driven, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a collaborate team environment. You will work closely with our design and product engineering teams to ensure successful product development to deliver cutting edge solutions to the market.Job Location:This position will be filled near our Vishay offices in San Jose, CA.What you will be doing:* Investigate, analyze, and resolve silicon yield, reliability, and process-related issues across IC product lines.* Serve as the primary technical interface with semiconductor foundries, driving issue resolution and managing technical communications related to process performance, yield excursions, and manufacturing improvements.* Develop a deep understanding of foundry process technologies, with emphasis on BCD processes and associated device characteristics.* Design, execute, and analyze Design of Experiments to identify root causes, optimize process windows, and improve yield and product performance.* Perform statistical analysis of wafer fabrication, parametric, electrical test, and yield data to identify trends, correlations, and improvement opportunities.* Collaborate closely with design, product, test, reliability, and foundry engineering teams to drive process and product optimization.* Evaluate process changes and technology enhancements, assessing their impact on device performance, reliability, manufacturability, and yield.* Develop technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on data-driven analysis and engineering investigations.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost effectiveness.What you will bring along:* Masters degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, Materials Science, Physics Engineering, or related technical discipline.* Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and IC fabrication technologies.* Experience with BCD process technologies, including understanding of device structures, process integration, and yield mechanisms* Proven experience investigating yield excursions and performing root-cause analysis.* Hands-on experience designing and analyzing DOE experiments.* Strong proficiency in statistical data analysis and data mining tools* Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable process improvements.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence external foundry partners and internal cross-functional teams.* Self-driven, analytical, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.* Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a collaborative team environment.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. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.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.It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.### Power your career as you power the world.Vishay helps 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. Since 1962, we have defined what technology can be through our electronic components—we can also help you define your future. 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. Come join us and help us build the DNA of tech.### Our products are the DNA of the world's technology.Vishay's products are around the world, touching nearly everyone, everywhere, all the time. The amazing thing is that often these important components are rarely seen, quietly and reliably operating inside the world’s most popular and important technology products. Their impact on the world is huge—and it’s why we believe that our components really make up the very DNA of technology.As we look to the future, the opportunities are limitless to innovate. Our research and development teams are focused on products that position Vishay to be a leader in growth technologies such as connectivity, mobility, and sustainability. Imagine a job where you get to see the world evolve thanks in part to your projects and products. Imagine your work impacting lives around the world!### Building your experience.Along with the freedom and support to build your unique career, comes responsibility. Career advancement is earned, not given, at Vishay. Some of the attributes of successful Vishay employees include:* Self-driven and hardworking* Intellectually and culturally flexible, curious and eager to learn* Excited to give, and receive, a challenge* Have strong integrity & ethics* Thrive in a teamwork environmentWe welcome you to identify new opportunities, take chances, and show your ability—speaking up and stepping up will open doors to leadership, cross-team, cross-functional, and cross-border experiences that will define and redefine your development.