Engineering and Technology Manager

About the role

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.™

Help Us Build the DNA of Tech™

Vishay is one of the world's leading manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, enabling the technologies that power aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, industrial, and next-generation electronic systems.

Our Specialty Thin Film Division develops highly engineered custom thin film products for customers with demanding technical and reliability requirements. We are seeking an Engineering & Technology Manager to join our leadership team and help drive the next phase of growth and operational excellence at our Warwick, Rhode Island facility.

Position Summary

The Engineering & Technology Manager provides leadership for the site's engineering organization and plays a key role in improving manufacturing performance, supporting customers, developing new technologies, and driving continuous improvement.

This position combines engineering leadership with business leadership. Working closely with Operations, Product Marketing, Quality, and Sales, you will help improve manufacturing capability, develop innovative technical solutions, support new business opportunities, and execute initiatives that strengthen the competitiveness of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Support manufacturing through process improvement, problem solving, and technical leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
• Lead new product introductions and manufacturing technology improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Product Marketing, and Sales to support customers and win new business.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, capital investments, and automation opportunities.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through successful implementation.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Semiconductor, thin film, microelectronics, precision manufacturing, or related industry experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and quality systems preferred.
• Experience with automation and advanced manufacturing technologies preferred.

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. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

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

• This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
• As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.
• "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" according to U.S. federal law.

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 is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer