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

Renesas Electronics Corporation; München; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Munich seeks a senior business development engineer to define and drive the EMEA xEV solution strategy across OEMs and Tier 1s. You will map markets, shape multi-year roadmaps, and promote high-value solutions with the sales and FAE teams.

The role requires deep expertise in xEV power electronics, strong cross‑functional influence, and fluency in English and German. Occasional travel across EMEA is expected.

Qualifikationen

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 7+ years in business development, marketing, sales, or product management in semiconductor/power electronics/automotive tier 1.
• Solid knowledge of xEV power electronics and control, ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR heritage.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and cross-cultural collaboration.
• MS Office, CRM, BI; Python/C coding is a plus.
• Fluent English; German strongly preferred; French possible.
• Germany (Munich) preferred; travel across EMEA up to ~40%.

Aufgaben

• Own Renesas solution marketing strategy for xEV in EMEA with OEM and Tier-1 mapping.
• Define and maintain multi-year solution roadmap by application with HW/SW input.
• Promote solutions to OEM & Tier 1 in collaboration with sales and FAE; defend value.

Kenntnisse

xEV power electronics

OBC/DC-DC topologies

PFC/LLC topologies

FOC/inverter topologies

ISO 26262

AUTOSAR

English fluency

German language

Python coding

C coding

Ausbildung

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CRM

BI

AI prompts

Jobbeschreibung

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%)

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.

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 our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.