Director Product Marketing

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.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.?  Vishay Siliconix is currently seeking applicants for a Director Product Marketing.

As Director of Product Marketing you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the MOSFET Business Unit. You will be responsible for creating technology and product roadmaps aligned to the needs of key customers and in close collaboration with R&D and Product Engineering. You will provide tools, knowhow and selling strategies to Vishay colleagues in the field and as a team grow revenue and market share in line with profitability goals.

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:

• Possess and maintain an in-depth understanding of the current requirements and future direction for Power MOSFETs in automotive applications
• Own and manage the Automotive MOSFET product and technology roadmaps
• Achieve new product development and release goals by leading the device definition and business justification activities
• Provide key inputs to R&D to define the technical requirements of the next generations of MOSFET silicon and packaging technologies
• Develop compelling product promotion and launch collateral
• Inspire and continuously enable Sales through product training and end-customer support.
• Oversee product pricing strategies and approvals and provide inputs to sales for annual price negotiations
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure strategies and tactics are well aligned with and prioritized to evolving business and market conditions

What you will bring along:

• 15+ years of industry experience in the semiconductor field and 5+ years working with Automotive grade products and customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and preferably experience with Power Electronics / Power Transistors
• Familiar with AEC-Q and the automotive mindset
• Established experience in the major disciplines of marketing including product definition, positioning, pricing, and promotion
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry landscape with particular attention to automotive dower devices
• Ability to negotiate, coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional technical and international, sales and operations teams
• Understand how to make a business successful and drive actions to closure
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills – able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assesses viable solutions. Develop and execute comprehensive action plans.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

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 HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance