Senior Staff System Architect, Power

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.

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.?  Vishay San Jose is currently seeking applicants for a Senior Staff System Architect, Power to architect core control IP for the development of digitally controlled power management solutions. This will involve developing and expanding existing technology and also providing innovative solutions for identified technical challenges.

This is a senior role with high visibility that involves extensive interaction with management and cross-functional teams, such as Analog and Digital Design, System Applications, and Marketing

Job Location:

The preferred location for this position is located San Jose, CA, which is well known as a vibrant city with many advantages that make it an attractive place to live. From its diverse culture, quality education, and thriving job market to its excellent weather and entertainment options, San Jose has much to offer residents.

What you will be doing:

• Development of system models and architectures to drive next generation digital power management solutions.
• Definition and specification of advanced architectural circuits and systems for next generation products to satisfy product and market requirements.
• Selection and specification of key product building blocks.
• Supporting the delivery of architecture from modelling through to functioning silicon.
• Development and maintenance of detailed system models to match silicon performance
• Correlation of models with existing and proposed IC databases to facilitate IC design and verification activities.
• Extensive interaction and collaboration with product definers and IC design. Ability to communicate effectively with team members located in different geographical areas and time zones.
• Documentation of architectures and results, and maintenance of them as necessary.
• Interaction with applications engineering for debug, simulation and resolution of customer difficulties.
• Ability to work to schedule.

What you will bring along:

• PhD, post-graduate or degree qualification in Electronic Engineering or similar.
• 10+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• 2+ years of people management experience with a design team.
• 5-10% travel between Vishay locations, or to customers
• Candidates should have prior experience in System Architecture (preferred with patent history and/or publication record)
• Extensive expertise in control theory and digital signal processing.
• Experience developing architectures for digitally controlled power management IC's
• Experience and knowledge of power conversion products and topologies (buck, buck-boost, boost, PMIC, VR…).
• Candidates are expected to have a high level of expertise in Matlab, Simplis or other system modelling environments.
• Good understanding of IC design is highly desirable to facilitate architectural trade-offs based on feasibility of implementation, and for the creation of achievable electrical circuit specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a co-operative/collaborative manner are required

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.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 assistance