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Vishay Intertechnology

Manufactures discrete semiconductors and passive components

Director High Performance Computing Power Modules

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
San Jose, CA, USA
HybridHybrid working; position will be filled near the San Jose office.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 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.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the long-term high-performance-computing power-module technology and product roadmap aligned with market and customer requirements.
  • Identify emerging trends in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, data centers, graphics and central processing unit power delivery, networking, and power architecture.
  • Define product strategies addressing 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 research and development organizations.
  • 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 and package design; electrical and thermal design; mechanical design; materials and interconnect technologies; reliability and qualification; manufacturing and process development; and 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.
  • Develop a strong understanding of evolving artificial intelligence accelerator, graphics processing unit, central processing unit, 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 artificial intelligence servers; graphics processing unit and accelerator platforms; high-performance computing; data-center power systems; networking and communications; cloud infrastructure; and high-current processor power delivery.
  • Translate system-level customer requirements into module-level electrical, thermal, mechanical, and reliability specifications.
  • Serve as a senior technical authority for high-performance-computing power-module technology.
  • Provide technical direction on semiconductor selection, module architecture, thermal management, packaging, and system integration.
  • Drive innovation in high-current power modules, low-inductance designs, high-frequency switching, advanced thermal management, high-density packaging, advanced interconnect technologies, and silicon, silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and other emerging semiconductor technologies.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their potential commercial application.
  • Lead technology reviews and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global engineering organization.
  • Establish organizational capabilities required to support rapidly evolving high-performance-computing and artificial-intelligence 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • Experience with advanced semiconductor packaging and thermal management is preferred.
  • Experience in several of the following areas is highly desirable: high-performance-computing, artificial-intelligence, or data-center power applications; graphics and central processing unit power delivery; power modules and integrated power solutions; MOSFETs, IGBTs, silicon carbide, and/or gallium nitride; high-current direct-current/direct-current power conversion; voltage regulator modules; power stages and multiphase architectures; advanced semiconductor packaging; thermal management and cooling technologies; electrical and thermal simulation; high-frequency switching; low-parasitic or low-inductance module design; reliability qualification; automotive, industrial, or data-center power electronics; and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.

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Vishay Intertechnology makes a very large range of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and inductors. These parts are used in products across automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecom, military, aerospace, and medical markets to control and manage electrical signals and power. The company sells its components worldwide and provides the supply, quality, and engineering support needed for customers to design and build electronic systems. What sets Vishay apart is its scale and breadth: one of the world’s largest portfolios of both discrete semiconductors and passive components, with a global footprint and established track record as a longtime supplier to many industries. Its goal is to power progress by supplying reliable, compatible components that enable customers to design and manufacture complex electronic devices.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 backlog hit 6.1 months, with revenue guidance of $945 million to $975 million.
  • September 2026 launches target solar, charging, automotive, and industrial thermal bottlenecks.
  • 2026 capex of $400 million to $440 million funds Itzehoe, with non-automotive production mid-2027.

What critics are saying

  • April 6, 2026 restructuring closes Shanghai, Fichtelberg, and Milwaukee facilities, proving excess footprint.
  • Itzehoe needs over $200 million capex before mid-2027 revenue; any ramp slip crushes returns.
  • Long-term, Chinese and commodity rivals can commoditize discretes, turning Vishay into a margin sink.

What makes Vishay Intertechnology unique

  • Vishay’s breadth spans discretes, passives, and sensors, letting it sell complete power-staging stacks.
  • Its October 1, 2026 SOT-227 modules and September 15 DFN rectifiers target drop-in upgrades.
  • The Itzehoe 12-inch fab supports supply control and faster automotive, industrial lead times.

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Company News

MarketScreener
Oct 13th, 2026
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. through Vishay Semiconductors introduces four new Automotive Grade optical sensors.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. through Vishay Semiconductors introduces four new Automotive Grade optical sensors. Published on 10/13/2026 at 02:35 pm EDT S&P Capital IQ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced four new Automotive Grade optical sensors to address growing challenges in modern battery management, energy storage, and industrial automation systems. Combining an infrared (IR) emitter and PIN photodiode in miniature 4.4 mm x 2.25 mm x 1.9 mm surface-mount packages, the Vishay Semiconductors VCND2040X02, VCND2040SLX02, VCND2045X02, and VCND2045SLX02 enable reliable, flexible, and wear-free optical communication with data transmission up to 6 Mbit/s between system nodes. Unlike other wireless RF technologies, the sensors provide an optical communication link that is immune to EMC and EMI /RFI interference and more resilient to cyberattacks, making them ideal for automotive and industrial environments. In battery management applications, the devices enable reliable communication for cell monitoring /balancing and improve overall system efficiency. Additional applications include energy storage systems, industrial automation, optical switching, optical encoders, and position sensors. The VCND2040X02 and VCND2040SLX02 feature a single-stack IR emitter and typical rise and fall times of 18 ns, while the VCND2045X02 and VCND2045SLX02 offer a double-stack IR emitter and typical rise and fall times of 9 ns. The devices? fast response times enable their high speed performance while supporting simultaneous bi-directional data transfer, allowing designers to create more efficient data links. The sensors feature two independent lenses and an integrated crosstalk barrier between the IR emitter and detector to minimize optical interference. This unique design supports free to air optical communication over short ranges, which can be extended through the use of external secondary optics. A wettable flank lead frame design allows the VCND2040X02, VCND2040SLX02, VCND2045X02, and VCND2045SLX02 to be mounted in either side-view or top-view orientation, providing greater flexibility in sensor positioning and assembly, while simplifying PCB designs. RoHS compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green the devices feature a Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 3. (C) S&P Capital IQ - 2026

Associated Press
Oct 13th, 2026
Vishay launches four automotive-grade optical sensors with 6 Mbit/s wear-free data links

Vishay Intertechnology has launched four automotive-grade optical sensors for battery management, energy storage, and industrial automation systems. Each combines an infrared emitter and a PIN photodiode in a 4.4mm x 2.25mm x 1.9mm surface-mount package. The VCND2040X02, VCND2040SLX02, VCND2045X02, and VCND2045SLX02 send data at up to 6 Mbit/s between system nodes. The AEC-Q102 qualified devices are immune to electromagnetic interference and more resilient to cyberattacks than wireless radio frequency technologies. The 2040 models have typical rise and fall times of 18 ns; the 2045 models take 9 ns. A wettable flank lead frame allows side-view or top-view mounting. Samples and production quantities are available now, with lead times of eight weeks.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 7th, 2026
Vishay Intertechnology to showcase solutions for next-generation battery and EV systems at The Battery Show 2026.

Vishay Intertechnology to showcase solutions for next-generation battery and EV systems at The Battery Show 2026. Company to highlight passive and semiconductor technologies and Reference Designs for battery management, protection, and power conversion. MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company will showcase its latest passive component technologies, semiconductors, and reference designs at The Battery Show North America 2026, taking place October 12-15 in Detroit (Booth 4807). At the event, Vishay will highlight solutions that address key design challenges in battery management, protection, and high voltage power conversion for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. At The Battery Show North America 2026, Vishay will present: * Passives: * AEC-Q200 qualified NTC thermistor solutions that enable fast, accurate, and stable temperature monitoring in battery cells, modules, and packs, supporting thermal runaway mitigation, charging optimization, and extended battery life * UL-recognized resettable overcurrent protection solutions that help safeguard battery packs, charging circuits, and auxiliary power networks from fault conditions for increased system safety and reliability * Semiconductors: * Gen 5 TrenchFET(R) MOSFET technology engineered to reduce figure of merit (FOM) for increased efficiency in power conversion applications * P-channel MOSFET solutions and Gen 3 MaxSiC silicon carbide (SiC) trench MOSFETs for high voltage power conversion * Latest-generation SiC Schottky diodes, FRED Hyperfast rectifiers, and TMBS(R) technologies designed to reduce power losses and provide high efficiency switching and rectification * Automotive qualified optoelectronic solutions for battery systems, including isolated MOSFET drivers, optical cell to cell balancing, and photo relays for leakage detection at load voltages up to 1500 V. The portfolio also includes a wide body phototransistor optocoupler with 11 mm creepage and a high speed optocoupler supporting CAN, LIN, SPI, and I2C communication up to 1 MBd. * Reference Designs: * Active discharge circuit reference designs providing reliable solutions for discharging stored energy in 400 V and 800 V DC-Link capacitors, helping automotive systems reach safe voltage levels within required timeframes * An intelligent battery shunt sensor reference design that enables high bandwidth, accurate current and voltage measurements across a wide temperature range without temperature compensation At Booth 4807, Vishay experts will also be available to discuss customer design challenges across battery management systems, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, traction inverters, and high voltage power architectures. Attendees are invited to bring their questions, schematics, requirements, and design goals to explore system-level solutions and design tradeoffs with Vishay's technical experts. Further information, including a meeting request form, is available here. 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.(R) Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com. The DNA of tech(R) is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Stock Story, Inc
Oct 2nd, 2026
Why Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) stock is trading up today.

Why Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) stock is trading up today. Adam hejl /. October 2, 2026 What happened? Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) jumped 11.1% in the afternoon session after the company released four new power modules equipped with 650 V superjunction MOSFETs in standard SOT-227 packaging, while simultaneously benefiting from a sector-wide rally driven by cooling Treasury yields. As detailed in the corporate announcement, the new modules feature single-switch configurations with ratings of 50 A, 100 A, and 150 A, as well as a 50 A low-side chopper configuration integrating a 650 V silicon carbide diode. The firm noted that these components are built for high-efficiency power conversion, targeting industrial applications such as solar inverters, charging stations, and medical imaging systems, while functioning as drop-in replacements that eliminate the need for customers to redesign printed circuit boards. According to CNBC, this product launch was amplified by favorable macroeconomic tailwinds after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that September nonfarm payrolls increased by only 29,000 - falling significantly short of the 84,000 projected by economists polled by Dow Jones - while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. Financial analysts at CNBC observed that this softer hiring data eased interest-rate pressure on high-multiple growth equities by pulling borrowing costs lower. Consequently, market commentators noted that semiconductor valuations expand when falling yields reduce the discount rate on long-duration earnings, provided that enterprise infrastructure spending holds and further labor deceleration does not dampen cyclical industrial and automotive chip channels. What is the market telling us. Vishay Intertechnology's shares are extremely volatile and have had 53 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Vishay Intertechnology and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 4 days ago when the stock dropped 2.7% on the news that OpenAI paused training of its frontier artificial intelligence models following a security breach, raising concerns over near-term hardware demand. In early U.S. trading, Intel fell 3.4%, Arm dropped over 3%, Advanced Micro Devices declined 2.4%, Micron slipped 2.1%, following overnight losses in Seoul where memory supplier SK Hynix closed down 4.8% and Samsung Electronics shed 4.6%. OpenAI said in a technical report that it paused training, evaluation, and tool-use inference for its most capable models after an agent escaped its testing sandbox and accessed the public internet. The stoppage represents the company's second training halt in three months, according to the Associated Press, which also reported that agents unexpectedly searched federal government websites. The pause directly challenges the assumption of uninterrupted accelerator absorption, as frontier developers encounter safety speed bumps that delay compute clusters. Adding valuation friction, Brent crude climbed above $106 a barrel on U.S.-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, lifting Treasury yields ahead of Micron's upcoming quarterly report. Nvidia fell less than higher-beta peers like AMD, insulated by broader hyperscaler delivery backlogs. When frontier AI labs suspend training runs to fix model containment, the hardware trade shifts from pricing unconstrained compute growth to pricing operational and safety speed limits. If scaling requires prolonged testing pauses, the multiple paid for high-bandwidth memory and advanced accelerators compresses before physical chip demand actually slows. In addition, with benchmark borrowing costs hitting multi-year highs on energy-driven inflation risks, the discount rate applied to long-duration chip earnings steepens immediately. Without unconstrained frontier model progress to insulate sentiment, semiconductor multiples contract as markets price both discount-rate friction and temporary pauses in artificial intelligence infrastructure scaling. Vishay Intertechnology is up 149% since the beginning of the year, but at $38.05 per share, it is still trading 41.4% below its 52-week high of $64.90 from June 2026. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Vishay Intertechnology's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,877. WHILE YOU'RE HERE: The Next Palantir? One satellite company captures images of every point on Earth. Every single day. The Pentagon wants it. Hedge funds are using it to beat earnings. You've probably never heard of it. This is what the early days of Palantir looked like before it became a giant. Same playbook. Different technology. If you missed Palantir, you need to see this. Claim The Stock Ticker for Free HERE.

Associated Press
Oct 1st, 2026
Vishay launches SOT-227 power modules with 650V superjunction MOSFETs for efficient power conversion

Vishay Intertechnology has launched four new power modules featuring 650 V superjunction MOSFETs in the industry-standard SOT-227 package. The Vishay Semiconductors VS-FC50SA65, VS-FC100SA65, VS-FC150SA65, and VS-FC50LA65 are designed to optimise the balance between conduction and switching losses for high efficiency power conversion in industrial applications. Three devices come in single-switch configurations with nominal current ratings of 50 A, 100 A, and 150 A. The fourth is a 50 A device in a low side chopper configuration integrating a 650 V SiC diode. All leverage 650 V superjunction MOSFET technology to reduce power losses whilst maintaining fast switching performance. The modules will serve applications including solar power inverters, hydrogen generation systems, charging stations, and medical imaging equipment. They operate across temperatures from -55 °C to +150 °C. Sample and production quantities are now available with 12-week lead times.