Application Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking an entry-level Application Engineer to join our DDR memory solutions team.

You will validate and optimize DDR power delivery, analyze power performance, and develop bench automation tools for data collection and power analysis across chip, board, and system levels. You will collaborate with design, product, test, and packaging teams, preparing datasheets, specifications, and test plans to support development and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
• Experience: basic knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits, and utilizing basic lab instruments to conduct measurements for data collection and debug.
• Skills & Expertise: Experience or knowledge of bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices.
• Strong understanding of analog and mixed signal circuits (amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components).
• Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages is a plus.
• Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Validate new DDR power module products and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze DDR modules to improve system power efficiency.
• Develop bench automation software for data collection and DDR power analysis.
• Provide technical support for DDR power-related issues during development and integration.
• Collaborate with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to meet requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, datasheets, power analysis reports and test plans.

Skills

Bench validation

Analog circuits

Mixed-signal circuits

LabVIEW

Python

Communication skills

Customer reports

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated entry-level Application Engineer to join our team focusing on DDR memory solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in validation, implementation, and optimization of DDR memory systems, specifically focusing on power delivery, power consumption, and performance efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to ensure that DDR power systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Validation: Validation of new products within the power modules for DDR memory and memory controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This includes heavy bench measurements to collect data and validate full functionality of new products.
• System-level Analysis: Conduct analysis of different DDR modules to identify performance and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance.
• Tool Development: Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, as well as simulation models and tools to analyze DDR power consumption at various system levels (e.g., chip, board, and system).
• Customer Support: Provide technical support for DDR power-related issues during product development and integration phases. Work directly with customers to resolve any technical issues or complex power-related challenges.
• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to ensure DDR solutions meet all performance and specification requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, validation reports and test plans to support internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
• Experience: basic knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits, and utilizing basic lab instruments to conduct measurements for data collection and debug.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Experience or knowledge of bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components)
  • Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages is a plus
  • Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral is a plus
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree: Master's in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
• Additional Experience:
  • Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools will be a plus
  • Expertise in hardware design tools will be a plus
• Software Skills: Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and tool development.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge DDR technologies and shape the future of high-performance memory systems.
• Work with a highly skilled team of engineers and contribute to impactful projects in the semiconductor industry.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $98,500 - $123,100. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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.