Field Applications Engineer (NCG) – Datacenter & Power Solutions

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer who will work with Field Applications and Power Systems Engineers to support customer designs, validate power solutions, and troubleshoot issues. You will conduct hands-on lab testing, contribute to design reviews, and develop technical reports for customers.

The role requires a strong foundation in power electronics and analog design, plus the ability to travel to customer sites and work in

Qualifications

• Academic or project-based foundation in power electronics and analog design.
• Exposure to control systems, embedded systems or related circuits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and access Renesas’ Austin lab.
• Located in the Austin area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior FAE to support programs through product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Assist with validation, characterization, and optimization of Renesas power solutions for AI/cloud/server systems.
• Perform hands-on lab testing: efficiency, load transients, power sequencing, telemetry, protection, fault analysis, and rail characterization.
• Support customer board bring-up, power-supply debug, and system-level validation.
• Participate in schematic and PCB layout reviews for high-current PDN designs.
• Develop technical reports, characterization summaries, validation docs, and customer presentations.
• Learn and use test equipment: oscilloscopes, electronic loads, network analyzers, power analyzers.
• Assist in automated validation methodologies and data-analysis workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Applications Engineering, Product Line Management, and Sales.
• Build knowledge and customer-facing skills toward independent support of designs.

Skills

Power electronics

Analog circuit design

DC-DC converters

Feedback control loops

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

PSpice

SIMPLIS

MATLAB/Simulink

Cadence extraction tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Digital multimeters

Job description

Job Description

This position is for engineers passionate about power electronics, power conversion, and system-level power delivery. The successful candidate will work with experienced Field Applications Engineers and Power Systems Engineers to support customer designs, validate and characterize power solutions, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and help customers deploy industry-leading power management technologies.

The role is based in Austin, Texas, and supports customers in the Texas area while using Renesas' engineering laboratory in West Lake Hills for hands-on validation, testing, and debug activities.

Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities

• Partner with senior Field Applications Engineers to support strategic customer programs throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through validation and production.
• Assist with validation, characterization, and optimization of Renesas digital multiphase power solutions used in AI, cloud, server, and networking systems.
• Perform hands-on laboratory testing including:
  • Efficiency characterization
  • Load transient testing
  • Power sequencing validation
  • Telemetry verification
  • Protection features validation
  • Fault analysis and root cause investigation
  • Power rail characterization and measurement
• Support customer board bring-up, power supply debug, and system-level validation activities.
• Participate in schematic reviews, component selection, and PCB layout reviews for high-current power delivery systems.
• Develop technical reports, characterization summaries, validation documentation, and customer-fac­ing presentations.
• Learn and utilize industry-standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, network analyzers, power analyzers, and source measure instruments.
• Assist in the development of automated validation methodologies and data analysis workflows.
• Work closely with Product Marketing, Applications Engineering, Product Line Management, and Sales teams to support customer engagements and design win activities.
• Build the technical knowledge, communication skills, and customer experience needed to progress toward independently supporting customer design, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduate or candidate expecting to graduate before the position's anticipated start date.

Requirements

• Academic or project-based foundation in power electronics and analog circuit design, with exposure to control systems, electronic circuits, or embedded systems.
• Fundamental understanding of DC-DC converters, switching power supplies, feedback control loops, analog and mixed-signal circuits, and circuit analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically to customer sites and work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Austin area, with regular access to Renesas’ Austin laboratory and customer sites in the Austin area.

Preferred Experience

• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or industry experience in power electronics, power supply design, hardware engineering, validation engineering, systems engineering, or semiconductor applications engineering.
• Experience designing, building, or debugging switching power supplies.
• Experience with simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, SIMPLIS, MATLAB/Simulink, or Cadence extraction tools.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Design project, thesis, or research related to power conversion, voltage regulator design, battery management systems, motor control, power integrity, or renewable energy systems.
• Familiarity with PCB design, layout considerations, and power delivery networks.

Company Description

Renesas is seeking a highly motivated recent graduate to join our Field Applications Engineering team supporting strategic customers in AI, datacenter, server, networking, and high-performance computing markets. In this role, you will develop practical expertise in power electronics and customer-facing engineering while working alongside experienced engineers on advanced power management solutions.

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.