Global Automotive BMS Applications Leader

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Graz; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics seeks a Senior Application Manager to lead global automotive BMS applications, spanning firmware, embedded software, and hardware. You will interface with Product Marketing, R&D, and customers to deploy system-level BMS solutions.

Based in Europe with a global scope, the role requires 15+ years in automotive semiconductor applications and demonstrated leadership of technical teams. A strategic, outcomes-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Applications, Systems, or R&D within the automotive semiconductor industry.
• Proven experience in automotive Battery Management Systems (Tier 1 or OEM background preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership of global technical teams supporting customers and partners.
• Strong problem-solving capability with proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global applications engineering across firmware, embedded software, and hardware.
• Define and execute the Automotive BMS application engineering strategy aligned with roadmaps and business objectives.
• Drive capability development, hiring, and performance management.
• Establish and enforce best practices for design methodologies, reuse, and platform-based development.
• Lead system validation activities (functional, ESD, EMC).
• Drive device firmware development enabling software-defined hardware concepts.
• Provide software enablement for customers, including embedded test software and GUI tools.
• Drive AUTOSAR enablement (OS, MCAL, CDD), including configuration tools (e.g., DaVinci).
• Deliver hardware enablement via reference designs and evaluation boards.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and processes (ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ASPICE).
• Act as executive technical interface for key automotive OEMs and Tier 1 customers.
• Drive design-in and design-win activities through system-level solution positioning.
• Support customers during integration, validation, and issue resolution.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable product and development improvements.

Skills

Global team leadership

Automotive BMS

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics degree

Job description

Renesas Electronics seeks a Senior Application Manager to lead global automotive BMS applications, spanning firmware, embedded software, and hardware. You will interface with Product Marketing, R&D, and customers to deploy system-level BMS solutions.

Based in Europe with a global scope, the role requires 15+ years in automotive semiconductor applications and demonstrated leadership of technical teams. A strategic, outcomes-driven mindset is essential.