R&D Project Manager

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

11/11/2024

The Research & Development Team Provides Value Add By

Defining, implementing and/or maintaining R&D strategy, guidelines, systems and services for VISHAY

Aligning and ensuring implementation of R&D budgets, monitors R&D programs, and allocates resources.

Planning and coordinating, and/or implementing R&D projects and processes (i.e., technology research projects, product development programs).

Leading identification and consolidation of R&D projects in line with technological trends and development plans.

Coordinating research, development, and pre-industrialization of products.

Representing VISHAY's R&D competence externally towards customers, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

A Job At This Level

Applies scientific methods and tools, and related technologies to accurately execute assigned workstreams (e. g. , test and trial series, others).

Conducts specialized calculations, interprets or evaluates results, and contributes to functional discussions.

Maintains functionality and calibration of specialized research/lab equipment, and supports project manager in this aspect.

Creates fact based reports about test results, and provides qualified input on how to proceed in next steps.

May provide guidance to supportive lab staff, and oversees assigned lab related processes and transactions.

Performs independent judgement on subjects of relevance for the process assigned.

Responsible for contributing to the success of Vishay through working together with the Engineering and Production team members to develop advanced processes and solutions for the power devices. Work with a talented team of engineers responsible for the design, development and qualification of semiconductor SiC wafer fabrication processes.

Duties And Responsibilities Will Include The Following

• Generate and manage project plan: deliverables, resources, timeline.
• Plan, monitor and report the progress of the project, working closely with the internal Production / Engineering team leaders and R&D.
• Understand, manage and coordinate day-by-day activities on the project – e.g. activity prioritisation and unblocking, across-teams information alignment, critical path de-risking.
• Ensure that this progress meets the needs of the project and maintain full alignment with the teams.
• Manage Budget and Cost Baseline.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
• Proactively identify risks that may impact project on-time delivery.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Degree/HND in Scientific/Engineering with considerable experience or equivalent knowledge and experience in Technical Project / Program Management.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of semiconductor devices and/or industrial semiconductor technology.
• An excellent capability and demonstrated project management skills for large and challenging production line start-up with solid track record of success.
• Financial literacy.
• Familiar with Agile- and traditional program management methodology and tools.
• Works well to deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and written form through technical presentations and technical reports.
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in working with global engineering teams.
• Highly motivated, results orientated customer service orientated, strong leadership and communication skills.
  
  

Experience On Following Tools For Equipment

• MSProject preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Typing and Computer work with the ability to lift or move approximately 10 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  
  

Why work for us?

• Salary based on skills and experience
• Funded training and development at all levels (up to masters level)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Medical cover options available
• Competitive ‘Smart’ pension contribution
• Life assurance of 4x salary
• Free Employee assistance programme
• On site fitness centre Sports and social clubs
• Retail, sports and entertainment reductions
• On site restaurant and outdoor gardens
• Free on site parking
• Career development opportunities