Job Location: This position will be filled near our Vishay offices in San Jose, CA.
What you will be doing
Technology & Product Strategy
Develop and execute the long-term HPC power module technology and product roadmap aligned with market and customer requirements.
Identify emerging trends in AI, HPC, data centers, GPU/CPU power delivery, networking, and power architecture.
Define product strategies addressing increasing requirements for higher current, higher power density, improved thermal performance, lower losses, and increased efficiency.
Drive technology differentiation through innovative module architecture, semiconductor integration, advanced packaging, interconnects, and thermal solutions.
Establish technology partnerships and development strategies with key customers, semiconductor suppliers, technology partners, and internal R&D organizations.
Product Development
Lead development of next-generation power modules from concept through qualification, production release, and market adoption.
Establish product requirements, technical specifications, development schedules, and performance targets.
Direct cross-functional engineering teams responsible for
Power semiconductor technologies
Module/package design
Electrical and thermal design
Mechanical design
Materials and interconnect technologies
Reliability and qualification
Manufacturing and process development
Application engineering
Ensure products achieve targeted performance, cost, quality, reliability, and time-to-market objectives.
Establish design-for-manufacturing and design-for-reliability principles throughout the development process.
HPC & Data Center Applications
Develop a strong understanding of evolving AI accelerator, GPU, CPU, server, and data-center power architectures.
Engage directly with strategic customers to understand future power requirements and influence next-generation system designs.
Support customers in defining power module architectures and performance requirements.
Identify opportunities for advanced power modules in
AI servers
GPU/accelerator platforms
High-performance computing
Data-center power systems
Networking and communications
Cloud infrastructure
High-current processor power delivery
Translate system-level customer requirements into module-level electrical, thermal, mechanical, and reliability specifications.
Technical Leadership
Serve as a senior technical authority for HPC power module technology.
Provide technical direction on semiconductor selection, module architecture, thermal management, packaging, and system integration.
Drive innovation in areas such as
High-current power modules
Low-inductance designs
High-frequency switching
Advanced thermal management
High-density packaging
Advanced interconnect technologies
Si, SiC, GaN, and other emerging semiconductor technologies
Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their potential commercial application.
Lead technology reviews and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
Organizational Leadership
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global engineering organization.
Establish organizational capabilities required to support rapidly evolving HPC and AI markets.
Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber technical talent.
Establish clear objectives, accountability, development plans, and performance expectations.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Develop technical leaders and succession plans within the organization.
What you will bring along
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor, power electronics, power modules, advanced packaging, or related technology.
Demonstrated experience leading complex product development organizations.
Strong technical understanding of power semiconductor devices and power module technologies.
Experience with high-power or high-current applications.
Experience with advanced semiconductor packaging and thermal management preferred.
Demonstrated experience working directly with major customers and technology partners.
Strong understanding of product development processes from concept through production.
Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional engineering organizations.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience in several of the following areas is highly desirable
HPC / AI / data-center power applications
GPU and CPU power delivery
Power modules and integrated power solutions
MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, and/or GaN
High-current DC/DC power conversion
Voltage regulator modules (VRMs)
Power stages and multiphase architectures
Advanced semiconductor packaging
Thermal management and cooling technologies
Electrical and thermal simulation
High-frequency switching
Low-parasitic/low-inductance module design
Reliability qualification
Automotive, industrial, or data-center power electronics
High-volume semiconductor manufacturing
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.
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