Application Engineer

Renesaselectronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics seeks a System Applications Engineer (entry-level) to support evaluation, design-in and qualification of high-performance DC-DC power converters for server and infrastructure processors.

You will work with digital multi-phase control architectures, collaborate across internal teams and customers, and help define what Applications support means for Renesas.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 0–2 years in power management.
• Power electronics focus.
• Experience with Buck/Boost topologies.
• Familiarity with lab equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize power delivery systems in the lab.
• Run PDN simulations and device-level simulations.
• Prepare technical docs like app notes and design guides.
• Review schematics and PCB layouts for evaluation boards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to support product deployment.

Skills

Power electronics

Power management

Digital multi-phase control

Communication skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Lab equipment

Python/C (plus)

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (B.S.)

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Cadence

PSpice

Simplis

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

• 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

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.