R&D Engineer – Power Package Design

Overview

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components used in automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Vishay Italy is currently seeking applicants for R&D Engineer – Power Package Design . We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled engineer to support the design and development of packaging solutions for power modules. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in semiconductor packaging or power electronics, with a solid background in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the design and development of power module packaging solutions.
• Contribute to material selection (ceramic substrates, baseplates, solder/sinter materials, etc.).
• Design and develop tooling for module manufacturing processes (molds, assembly fixtures, jigs, etc.).
• Support process development and industrialization activities in collaboration with production teams.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and alignment with supplier capabilities.
• Perform tolerance analysis and support mechanical robustness validation.
• Interface with suppliers for tooling and process optimization.
• Support prototype builds and ramp-up to volume production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, process, quality, manufacturing).

What You Will Bring Along

• At least 3 years of experience in power semiconductor packaging or power module design.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of materials used in power modules (ceramics, baseplates, solders/sintering).
• Experience in mechanical design and tooling development.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and process development.
• Familiarity with DFM principles and industrialization flow.
• Hands-on attitude and ability to work in lab/production environments.

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.

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 working in Borgaro Torinese, Italy. The position is based in Catania, within our R&D organization.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

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