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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.™
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
Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay is currently seeking applicants for MES Super Key User - Critical Manufacturing, with flexible location across North Americas: Juarez Mexico / Yankton SD USA / Columbus NEUSA , to support and drive excellence across our North American operations. This role acts as the central point of expertise for MES-related topics, ensuring system stability, continuous improvement, and successful deployment of new functionalities and projects.
What you will be doing:
The central objective of the MES/CMF Roll-out Program is to deploy the Critical Manufacturing system (CMF) and best use of it to all Vishay production sites. It will bring standardization, harmonization, automation, and innovation to the many production sites which is in line with Vishay's vision, mission and strategy as defined by the Top-Management.-

• • Provide first-level support for local and regional CM Key Users
  • Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate escalation when required
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the MES system
  • Support the extension and enhancement of MES (Critical Manufacturing) functional modules
  • Identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes and system usage
  • Collaborate with global and regional teams to implement enhancements
  • Train shopfloor users, engineers, and key users on MES functionalities
  • Develop training materials and ensure knowledge transfer across sites
  • Drive adoption and best practices in MES utilization
  • Lead and support migrations from legacy MES systems to Critical Manufacturing
  • Ensure standardized processes and data integrity during transitions
  • Coordinate with project teams, IT, and business stakeholders
  • Support system upgrades, new releases, and global MES initiatives
  • Participate in testing (UAT), validation, and deployment activities
  • Ensure minimal disruption to production during system changes

What you will bring along:
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing systems experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Critical Manufacturing (CMF) Key User or similar MES support role.
• Experience supporting MES implementation and user support, includes deployment, configuration, testing, troubleshooting
• Experience working within semiconductor, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting production operations and manufacturing process improvements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing system integrations and data flows.
• Experience with SAP MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), and ME (Manufacturing Execution) modules is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience participating in global digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing automation, Industry 4.0, or Smart Factory concepts.
• Experience working in multi-site, global manufacturing organizations.
• Project management or change management experience is an advantage.

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.
We also offer paid vacation to enjoy your out-side of work passions as well as personal time to take care of those doctor visits we usually like to put off until later.
Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.
Vishay committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information or marital status in hiring and employment practices.
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.
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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.
Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer