Application Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a System Applications Engineer for the Performance Core Power line. A new Electrical Engineering graduate will support evaluation, design-in, and qualification of high‑performance DC‑DC converters for server and infrastructure applications.

You will collaborate with internal teams and customers across geographies. Your role includes lab validation, PDN simulations, circuit simulations for development, and producing design documentation and guidelines.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 0–2 years in power management.
• Power electronics-focused education and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with multi‑phase Buck regulators and digitally controlled PMU products.
• Python or C a plus and hands-on lab experience with test equipment.
• Knowledge of DC/DC topologies and schematic/PCB review is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product validation and characterization in the lab.
• PDN simulations in power integrity tools.
• Simulations of power converter circuits for development and issue resolution.
• Technical documentation to assist customers.
• Schematic capture/review and PCB layout reviews of evaluation boards.

Skills

Power electronics

Lab debugging

Python

C

Power integrity

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S.E.E. (optional)

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Cadence

Oscilloscope

Electronic load / function generator

Job description

The Performance Core Power product line is seeking a System Applications Engineer who is newly graduated from accredited colleges with EE degrees and is excited about working on cutting edge power solutions for server and infrastructure processor/SOC/ASIC applications. You will support the evaluation, design-in, and qualification of high-performance DC-DC power converter products with Renesas’ advanced digital multi-phase control architectures. Excellent communication skills and technical knowledge are required for frequent interface with multiple internal departments and external customers. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, ready to hit the ground running, and help define what Applications support means for Renesas. If you like problem-solving, cutting-edge digital power management technology and enjoy hands-on engineering teamwork that spans across different geographies, we’d like to hear from you.

Your Role:

Product validation and characterization (hands-on work in the lab), and power delivery system debugging

Setting up and executing power delivery network (PDN) simulations in power integrity tools

Setting up and executing simulations of power converter circuits and systems for development and issue resolution

Technical documentation (e.g. application notes and design guidelines) to assist customers in deploying our products

Schematic capture/review and PCB layout reviews of evaluation boards and customer board designs

Qualifications

• B.S. required in Electrical Engineering with 0-2 years of cumulative work experiences in power management area (MSEE with no full-time work experience optional)

Education background with power electronics focus

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy

Experience with multi-phase Buck regulators and experience with digitally enabled/controlled power management products

Experience with Python or C a plus

Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscope, electronic load, and function generator etc.

Experience with analog circuit modeling and simulation tools (e.g. Simplis, and PSpice etc.) required

Working knowledge of DC/DC converter topologies which include buck, boost, buck-boost, charge pump converters, and LDOs

Expertise in schematic capture, and PCB design tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, and Cadence a plus

Working knowledge of control theory, closed loop compensation, stability margin and analysis, etc.

Good written and verbal communication skills a must

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 .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.