Electrical Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Austin, TX, is seeking a recent graduate to join as a Digital Design Electrical Engineer. You will develop, debug and verify digital designs for advanced power ICs in pre- and post-silicon environments, and contribute to design automation through scripting.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and communication as you work with a skilled team to deliver industry-leading chips and tooling support.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (EE/ECE).
• Comfortable debugging mixed-signal designs in SystemVerilog based test benches.
• Project work showing collaborative and innovative thinking.
• Proficient in Python/Perl scripting.
• Strong analytical skills and debug methodology.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and verify digital designs in pre and post silicon environments.
• Write tests to verify digital designs.
• Learn, develop and improve scripts to facilitate design automation flows.
• Document design requirements, architecture, and implementation.
• Research and present new tools to aid design development processes.

Skills

Python/Perl scripting

SystemVerilog debugging

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communications

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys tools (SimVision/Verdi)

ARM Cortex M-series

Job description

Our Infrastructure Power team is looking for a talented BSc/MSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering (EE/ECE) recent college grad to join our team as a fulltime Digital Design Electrical Engineer at our office in Austin, TX. Our team works on the most advanced digital power ICs in the industry. This is an excellent full-time/permanent role giving the opportunity to work with an expert team learning digital design, verification, debug, simulation, and automation script development, contributing to industry leading chips.

Job Duties

• Develop, debug, and verify digital designs in pre and post silicon environment
• Write tests to verify digital designs
• Learn, develop and improve scripts to facilitate design automation flows
• Document design requirement, architecture, and implementation

Research and present new tools in aid of design development process

Qualifications

Required:

• BSin Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (EE/ECE)
• Comfortable with debugging mixed-signal designs in System Verilog based test benches
• Project work showing collaborative and innovative thinking
• Proficient in a scripting language such as Python/Perl
• Strong analytical skills and debug methodology
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (EE/ECE)
• Working experience with Cadence or Synopsys design tools: SimVision or Verdi
• Knowledge of ARM cortex M-series processor and computer architecture in general.
• Academic experience of serial interfaces.
• Exposure to mixed signal designs with academic understanding of basic analog circuits
• Prior industry employment/internship experience in relevant subject

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 .

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.