Senior Engineer - Gallium Nitride (GaN) Product Development

Renesas Electronics India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer for GaN New Product Development. The role centers on leading high‑voltage GaN product development with cross‑functional interfaces to wafer foundry, quality, and marketing, coordinating material allocation and multi‑stage engineering flows.

Responsibilities include driving test plans, evaluating results, and guiding development strategies. The position requires strong data analysis, familiarity with JEDEC/AEC standards, and ability

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience considered.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing flow is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GaN product engineering through wafer fab, packaging OSAT, testing OSAT and qualification.
• Ensure timely project execution from start to finish.
• Analyze on‑wafer and in‑package test results.
• Generate reports for internal and external communication.
• Maintain up‑to‑date project schedules and track risks.

Skills

GaN technology

Data analysis

JMP

MS Office

Cross-functional coordination

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

JMP

MS Office

Job description

Senior Engineer - GaN New Product Development

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

In this position, you’ll take a central role in the development of new high-voltage GaN products. You will have a strongly cross‑functional experience by interfacing with internal wafer foundry, quality and marketing departments and external OSATs. You will help our team allocate the materials and coordinate the movement of multiple GaN engineering lots through wafer fab, packaging OSAT, testing OSAT and qualification. You’ll help us draft test plans and analyze test results, gaining insight into GaN products and technologies. You’ll help us define development strategies and take critical decisions, closely interacting with California, and with the fabrication facilities in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of multiple GaN product engineering lots through wafer fab, assembly, and testing.
• Ensure timely project execution from start to finish.
• Allocate materials to meet qualification and customer sampling plans.
• Analyze on‑wafer and in‑package test results.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Drive root cause investigation for performance, quality or yield issues.
• Generate reports for internal and external communication.
• Maintain up‑to‑date GANTT charts with project schedule and negotiate priorities when needed.
• Track and communicate project status, key results, risks, and problems.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s degree + 3 years of experience).
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing flow (wafer fab, probe, packaging and testing).
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis skill.
• Familiar with JMP and MS Office.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skill.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Expertise on GaN products and technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with reliability physics and failure analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC‑Q101 qualification standards is a plus.

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.

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.

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