Process Engineering Technician

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.

Yankton, SD, on-site. Situated in Southeast South Dakota: on the banks of the Missouri River and minutes from Lewis and Clark Lake.

• Ownership of equipment automation support and sustainment for the Yankton Custom Process Engineering team by troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, motion, and control system issues; replace/repair components (sensors, actuators, drives, motors, valves, tooling, fixtures) and verify correct operation.
• Support equipment setups, changeovers, and qualification runs.
• Perform sustainment activities to reduce repeat issues: capture problem statements, document fixes, update troubleshooting guides, and recommend corrective actions to engineering and maintenance.
• Support preventive maintenance and calibration activities in partnership with Maintenance/Metrology; identify wear items and maintain spares/consumables for critical automation assets.
• Provide off‑shift/on‑call or off‑site support as needed for critical issues and project support (as assigned).
• Assist engineers with automation improvement projects (minor controls changes, fixture/tooling improvements, sensor upgrades, error‑proofing) and participate in kaizen/continuous improvement activities.
• Support documentation and training: update work instructions, equipment setup sheets, and checklists.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S around automation equipment, cabinets, tooling, and spare parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and use of computers a must.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble and debug equipment.
• Ability and desire to learn new things.
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Good mechanical and electrical skills.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and quality requirements a plus.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Position performed in a manufacturing/production environment with exposure to moving machinery, electrical panels, and production noise. Requires adherence to all site EHS and LOTO requirements. Required PPE must be worn in designated areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other PPE as required by task/area). May require standing/walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting to established site limits with or without assistance.

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.

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. Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer.