Senior Staff Business Development Engineer, xEV Solutions

Tech Sales Jobs; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Senior Staff Business Development Engineer for xEV Solutions in Munich. The role focuses on strategy, roadmap, and market insight to win OEM and Tier-1 engagements across EMEA.

You will collaborate with HW/SW teams, promote Renesas value, and drive cross‑region initiatives while traveling up to 40% across EMEA. Fluency in English and German is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or in similar field.
• 7+ years experience in BD, technical marketing, technical sales, FAE or product management in semiconductor/auto Tier 1.
• Solid knowledge of xEV power electronics and control: OBC/DC-DC topologies, motor control, HV safety concepts.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with engineers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own solution marketing strategy for xEV in EMEA, map OEM and Tier-1 platforms.
• Define and maintain multi-year solution roadmap by application with HW/SW partners.
• Promote Renesas solutions to OEMs and Tier 1, defend value and differentiation.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Fluent English

German fluent

MS Office

CRM

BI

Python

C

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CRM

BI

Python

C

Job description

Senior Staff Business Development Engineer xEV Solutions (f/m/d)

Location: Munich, de

Company Description

We are a leading semiconductor supplier in industrial and automotive markets, offering a broad range of products for xEV: MCU, sensors, drivers, power devices. Within our User eXperience (UX) organisation, we are looking for a talented business development engineer to translate market and customer needs into a winning EMEA solution strategy.

Job Description

• Own Renesas solution marketing strategy for xEV in EMEA: OEM and Tier-1 platform mapping, market drivers (localisation, regulations, architectures...), business potential & socket-level content analysis by application, competitive positioning and pricing dynamics.
• Define & maintain multi-year solution roadmap by application: OBC, HV DC-DC, traction inverter, battery management and battery junction box, auxiliary/thermal inverters (e-compressor, pumps, fans), 48 V mild hybrid, HV power distribution and pyro/solid-state disconnect, e-axle and integrated power units, in collaboration with HW and SW product groups; act as the voice of EMEA market inside Renesas.
• Proactively promote solutions to OEM & Tier 1, in collaboration with Renesas' sales & FAE organisation; defend Renesas value and differentiation. Contribute to increase Renesas influence at OEM and win nominations at Tier 1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or in similar field
• 7 years or more experience in business development, technical marketing, technical sales, field application engineering or product management in the semiconductor, power electronics or automotive tier 1 industry; or system architect in an OEM.
• Solid working knowledge of xEV power electronics and control: OBC/DC-DC topologies (PFC, LLC, single-stage, bidirectional/V2G), IPM-PMSM/IM/EESM traction motor control, FOC & inverter topologies (T-Type, ANPC), HV isolation, current and rotor position sensing, power switches SiMOSFET/IGBT/SIC/GaN), battery chemistry (LFP/NMC/Na-ion) & cell monitoring, SOC/SOH/balancing, HV safety concepts. Practical familiarity with the automotive framework: ISO 26262 (up to ASIL D), ISO 21434 cybersecurity, AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, AEC-Q100/Q101, IATF 16949, ASPICE, APQP/PPAP, EMC and HV creepage/clearance requirements.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter: builds the plan and then executes it hands-on. Strong business acumen: financial literacy, market & competitive insight, strategic & systems thinking, customer & value orientation, decision-making & prioritisation under uncertainty.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; credible with both engineers and executives. Influence without authority; cross-cultural collaboration (EMEA, Japan, US, China, India).
• MS Office, CRM, BI, AI prompt. C or Python coding is a plus.
• Fluent English; plus fluent German strongly preferred; fluent French also possible.
• Germany (Munich, Nabern or Dusseldorf) preferred, France (Paris) also possible.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA (up to ~40%)

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement.