Graduate Power Electronics Test Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid sick time and holidays

Accrued paid vacation

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Graduate Power Electronics Test Engineer in Goleta, CA. This entry-level position involves executing testing procedures, adhering to safety protocols, and conducting tests on power devices. Candidates are required to have a BS or MS degree with specific experience levels. The role does not permit remote work and requires local presence.

The expected annual salary ranges from $83,000 to $110,000 and includes various benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of electronics theory and testing practices.
• Competence in utilizing oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and related laboratory equipment.
• Skilled in SMT and through-hole soldering and desoldering.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols for handling high-voltage devices.
• Execute specialized testing procedures and document data with accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct characterization tests on power devices according to engineering specifications.
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test fixtures as required.
• Operate and maintain essential laboratory equipment.

Skills

Electronics Theory

Proficiency with Test Equipment

Soldering

Technical Interpretation

PC-Based Tools

Education

BS in Engineering or related field (up to 2 years experience) or MS with 0 experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

Multimeters

Altium Design

Job description

Graduate Power Electronics Test Engineer

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No

Goleta, CA - local candidates preferred - 100% onsite

Entry Level - BS with up to 2 years experience (no more) or MS with 0 experience (no more)

Responsibilities

1. Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols for handling high-voltage devices.
2. Testing and Data Collection: Execute specialized testing procedures and document data with accuracy and consistency.
3. Power Device Testing: Conduct characterization tests on power devices according to engineering specifications.
4. Test Fixture Management: Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test fixtures as required.
5. Operation and Maintenance of Equipment: Operate and maintain essential laboratory equipment (e.g., AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators).
6. Lab Maintenance: Oversee general laboratory upkeep, ensuring that the lab environment remains organized, safe, and compliant with relevant standards.
7. Attendance: Maintain regular presence to ensure effective testing processes and collaboration.
8. Other Responsibilities: Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Preferred Responsibilities

1. Test System Development: Assist in the design, verification, and enhancement of test circuits and system hardware.
2. Test Circuit Optimization: Engage in the development, verification, and improvement of test circuits to maximize performance.
3. Software Collaboration: Work collaboratively with software engineers on MCU firmware programming and participate in design reviews.
4. Documentation of Test Systems: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for test systems.
5. Participation in Design Reviews: Engage in design review sessions to uphold system integrity and performance standards.
6. Research and Development: Support the optimization of switching power conversion circuits, with a focus on high-efficiency designs for wide-bandgap semiconductors.
7. Design of Transformers and Inductors: Contribute to the design of efficient transformers for hard and resonant switching applications.

Qualifications

1. Electronics Theory: Fundamental knowledge of electronics theory and testing practices.
2. Proficiency with Test Equipment: Competence in utilizing oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and related laboratory equipment.
3. Soldering: Skilled in SMT and through-hole soldering and desoldering.
4. Technical Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
5. PC-Based Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other relevant software.

Preferred Skills

• PCB Design and Analysis: Proficiency in PCB design, high-voltage and current sensing, with experience in Altium Design.
• MCU Programming: Experience with C/C++ programming for PWM, UART, and ADC/DAC applications; familiarity with FPGA is beneficial.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $83,000 - $110,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. 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 Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local 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.