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.#J-18808-Ljbffr