Staff IC Foundry Engineer - Yield & Process Optimizer

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

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff IC Foundry Engineer to join our growing R&D team. You will work closely with design and product engineering to deliver cutting-edge IC solutions for power systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, has deep expertise in foundry processes (BCD preferred), DOE design, and data-driven yield optimization, with excellent communication across external foundry partners.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Statistical analysis

DOE experiments

Root-cause analysis

Data mining tools

Process optimization

Communication with foundries

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff IC Foundry Engineer to join our growing R&D team. You will work closely with design and product engineering to deliver cutting-edge IC solutions for power systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, has deep expertise in foundry processes (BCD preferred), DOE design, and data-driven yield optimization, with excellent communication across external foundry partners.