Job Description

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

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.®

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

We are looking for a Senior Research & Development Engineer (m/f/d) in Selb.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and improve non-linear resistor products and related manufacturing processes.
• Drive technology development in the field of electronic ceramics, with a focus on ceramic thermistors and high-performance applications.
• Contribute to next-generation thermistor portfolio, from early-stage concepts through industrialization and release to production.
• Lead multidisciplinary R&D projects, ensuring clear objectives, robust technical validation, and timely execution.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Work with external partners, research institutes, and suppliers to identify and implement innovative technical solutions.
• Apply quality management procedures in line with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.

What you will bring along:

• University degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in product development, process engineering, manufacturing, or optimization of technical products; experience with electronic ceramics is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of multilayer ceramic technologies, such as MLCC technology, is considered an asset.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical evaluation methods, and structured problem-solving approaches is desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset, technical curiosity, and the ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and eager to learn in a fast-moving technical environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions and cultures.
• Professional fluency in German and English.
• Willingness to work in an international environment and travel when required.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including 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.

Our benefits also include attractive remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement, such as:

• Health promotion
• Eurorad bicycle leasing
• mobile working,
• i-gb Card

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.