Assoc. Engineer

Position Overview

Product/Process Engineer – Yankton, SD. Full‑time. Responsible for engineering of products from design inception to finished product, including manufacturing process and controls under general direction of the Engineering Section Supervisor.

• Controls and has design, testing, and engineering production responsibility for one or several routine to moderately complex projects.
• Fabricates or directs technicians in fabrication of prototype models, redesigns components as needed, supplies draft department with final sketches, and maintains documentation.
• Recommends improvements to production equipment; designs test equipment jigs, fixtures, tools; handles line check‑out of new equipment; consults on troubleshooting and cost savings activities.
• Examines production methods, materials, and facilities to improve product; initiates actions with vendors and internal departments; investigates problems and implements solutions.
• Works with customers on product design, specifications, materials, and manufacturing capabilities; may re‑evaluate and redesign products for advanced specifications.
• May travel to discuss customer problems or investigate field issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• Three to five years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to translate design and process ideas into usable specifications.
• Independent project management or team leadership skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Comprehensive benefits including health care coverage, financial support programs, and opportunities for global and local growth in a collaborative culture.

This position requires access to information subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations. Open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Vishay provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law, and is committed to a diverse workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants requiring assistance in the application process. Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer.