Staff IC Foundry Engineer

Vishay•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vishay is seeking a Staff IC Foundry Engineer to join their growing team in San Jose, California. This role focuses on developing integrated circuits at the heart of modern power systems. The ideal candidate will be highly self-driven, take ownership of their work, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will work closely with design and product engineering teams to ensure successful product development and deliver cutting-edge solutions to the market. Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components essential to innovative designs across various markets, including automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).

Requirements

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.