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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com. Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay Italy is currently seeking applicants for Power Semiconductor Simulation & Modeling Engineer. In this position, you will support the development and optimization of advanced power semiconductor technologies and packaging solutions for automotive and industrial applications and you will work closely with R&D, package development, device engineering, reliability, manufacturing, and system/application engineering teams to support the design, simulation, validation, and optimization of Si, SiC, and GaN power devices and power modules.
Job Location:
Vishay Semiconductor Italiana spa is a site focused on the design, development and production of power diodes and power modules. There are around 300 employees currently working in Italy, and this number is constantly growing due to our expansion plans.
The position will be located at our Design Center in Catania.
What you will be doing:
- Support modeling and simulation activities for power semiconductor devices and power modules.
- Develop and validate electrical and electro-thermal models for power dies, packages, and modules.
- Support SPICE-level modeling activities for Si, SiC, and GaN power devices.
- Contribute to system-level simulations for power electronics applications such as: traction inverters; on-board chargers; DC/DC converters; industrial power converters.
- Support simulation correlation activities between modeling results and laboratory measurements.
- Support modeling and simulation activities for power semiconductor devices and power modules.
- Develop and validate electrical and electro-thermal models for power dies, packages, and modules.
- Support SPICE-level modeling activities for Si, SiC, and GaN power devices.
- Contribute to system-level simulations for power electronics applications such as: traction inverters; on-board chargers; DC/DC converters; industrial power converters.
- Support simulation correlation activities between modeling results and laboratory measurements.
- Collaborate with package, device, and system engineering teams to optimize electrical and thermal performance.
- Analyze thermal behavior, switching performance, parasitic effects, and power losses in semiconductor packages and modules.
- Support the development of simulation methodologies and model validation flows.
- Contribute to laboratory validation activities and test setup definition.
- Support the evaluation of new package technologies and power module architectures for SiC and GaN applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, reliability, manufacturing, and application engineering.Collaborate with package, device, and system engineering teams to optimize electrical and thermal performance.
- Analyze thermal behavior, switching performance, parasitic effects, and power losses in semiconductor packages and modules.
- Support the development of simulation methodologies and model validation flows.
- Contribute to laboratory validation activities and test setup definition.
- Support the evaluation of new package technologies and power module architectures for SiC and GaN applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, reliability, manufacturing, and application engineering.
What you will bring along:
- At least 3 years of experience in semiconductor simulation, power electronics, or related R&D activities.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
- Good knowledge of power semiconductor devices including: MOSFETs; IGBTs; SiC devices;GaN devices.
- Experience with electrical and electro-thermal simulations of semiconductor devices and power modules.
- Familiarity with SPICE-level modeling methodologies.
- Good understanding of power package and power module technologies.
- Knowledge of thermal behavior, switching characteristics, parasitics, and power losses in power electronics systems.
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as:,Ansys; Plecs; Simetrix; or equivalent simulation environments.
- Programming skills in MATLAB/Python.
- Basic understanding of laboratory validation and correlation activities.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with SiC and GaN power module technologies.
- Familiarity with automotive or industrial power electronics applications.
- Knowledge of multiphysics simulation environments.
- Exposure to electro-thermal and system-level co-simulation methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork capabilities.
- Hands-on attitude and interest in laboratory validation activities.
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.
Vishay committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information or marital status in hiring and employment practices.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in semiconductor simulation, power electronics, or related R&D activities.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
- Good knowledge of power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN).
- Experience with electrical and electro-thermal simulations of semiconductor devices and power modules.
- Familiarity with SPICE-level modeling methodologies.
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as Ansys, Plecs, Simetrix, or equivalent.
- Programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python.
- Basic understanding of laboratory validation and correlation activities.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
- Experience with SiC and GaN power module technologies.
- Familiarity with automotive or industrial power electronics applications.
- Knowledge of multiphysics simulation environments and electro-thermal co-simulation methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and teamwork.
- Hands-on attitude and interest in laboratory validation activities.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are consistently included, and coverage is described as good in multiple locations. Employee assistance and wellness initiatives further reinforce the core medical offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard U.S. package, providing structured retirement savings support. Legacy pension arrangements are frozen, making the 401(k) the primary vehicle for retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave are part of the offering across sites. PTO and occasional flexibility contribute to a manageable work‑life rhythm.
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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. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com. 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. It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer
