Principal Package Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics America is seeking a Principal Package Design Engineer to lead development of advanced packaging solutions for high-performance semiconductors. This role focuses on architecture, assembly processes, thermal and mechanical reliability, and cross-functional collaboration with design, applications, product engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in packaging technologies and a track record of bringing complex

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in advanced semiconductor packaging or advanced electronics packaging and system integration.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of advanced packaging technologies, materials, assembly processes, and application system integration as they apply to AI infrastructure and data center power management.
• Deep understanding of thermal, mechanical, and electrical interactions in package design and extensive, hands-on model setup, simulations, and analysis.
• Experience working with OSATs, substrate vendors, assembly houses, and semiconductor supply chains.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot packaging failures, drive root cause/corrective action, and demonstrate strong project leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and qualification of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions (Flip-chip, WLP/FOWLP, 2.5D/3D, SiP, BGA/CSP).
• Define package architecture based on electrical, thermal, mechanical, reliability, and cost requirements with deep simulation.
• Drive OSAT selection and development for new product introductions (NPI).
• Collaborate with IC design, substrate, board, thermal, reliability, applications, and manufacturing teams to ensure package performance.
• Oversee package layout reviews, stack-up definition, material selection, and interconnect strategy.
• Perform and guide simulations on signal integrity, power integrity, thermal, and mechanical stress; design for manufacturability.

Skills

Package design

Materials selection

Thermal analysis

Reliability engineering

DFM/DFX

Process development

Technical leadership

Education

MSc or PhD in EE / Materials / Mechanical / Chemical

Tools

Cadence Allegro Package Designer

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

JMP / Minitab

Job description

Location: Hybrid at main Renesas Electronics America locations (San Jose, CA / Austin, TX)

Department: Semiconductor Power Product Group

Reports To: Senior Principal, Device Design Packaging Technology, Strategy, Operations

Position Summary

We are seeking a Principal Package Design Engineer to lead the development and integration of next-generation packaging solutions for high-performance semiconductors and electronic products. This role will focus on advanced package architecture, assembly processes, thermal and mechanical reliability, and cross-functional collaboration with design, applications, product engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in semiconductor packaging technologies and a strong track record of bringing complex products from concept through qualification and high-volume production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Packaging Initiatives: Lead the design, development, and qualification of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, including:
  • Flip-chip, Chip Embedding
  • Wafer-level packaging (WLP/FOWLP)
  • Panel-level packaging (laminate, molding)
  • 2.5D/3D packaging
  • System-in-package (SiP)
  • Ball grid array (BGA/CSP)
  • Wafer-to-wafer and die-to-wafer heterogeneous bonding
• Architecture & Simulation: Define package architecture based on electrical, thermal, mechanical, reliability, and cost requirements with hands‑on, deep simulation expertise.
• OSAT & Vendor Strategy: Drive package technology and OSAT selection and development for new product introductions (NPI).
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IC design, product definers, substrate, board, thermal, reliability, applications, and manufacturing teams to ensure package compatibility and performance.
• Layout & Stack‑Up: Oversee package layout reviews, stack‑up definition, material selection, and interconnect strategy.
• Simulations & Modeling: Perform and guide others on simulations and analysis related to:
  • Signal integrity / power integrity
  • Thermal performance
  • Mechanical stress / warpage
  • Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Assembly & Qualification: Develop assembly flows and process requirements for OSATs and manufacturing partners. Lead package qualification activities, including DOE planning, failure analysis, and reliability testing.
• Yield & Issue Resolution: Resolve packaging‑related issues and challenges during NPI prototype builds, qualification, and production ramp. Collaborate with suppliers and internal/external manufacturing partners on process improvements, material evaluation, and yield optimization.
• Documentation & Leadership: Create and maintain package specifications, design rules, process documentation, and technical reports. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across packaging initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in advanced semiconductor packaging or advanced electronics packaging and system integration.
• Technical Depth: Strong hands‑on knowledge of advanced packaging technologies, materials, assembly processes, and application system integration as they apply to AI infrastructure and data center power management.
• Reliability & Tools: Deep understanding of thermal, mechanical, and electrical interactions in package design and extensive, hands‑on model setup, simulations, and analysis. Strong background in CAD and simulation tools. Experience with package reliability testing and qualification standards.
• Supply Chain: Experience working with OSATs, substrate vendors, assembly houses, and semiconductor supply chains.
• Problem Solving & Leadership: Proven ability to troubleshoot packaging failures, drive root cause/corrective action, and demonstrate strong project leadership and cross‑functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with power semiconductor devices and packaging including Si/SiC/GaN MOSFETs, Power Modules, Intelligent Power Modules, and their applications in consumer, industrial, automotive, and high-performance computing markets.
• Experience with power products in high-performance computing, AI/ML hardware, or mobile products.
• Hands‑on experience with tools for package design and simulation such as:
  • Cadence Allegro Package Designer
  • SolidWorks
  • ANSYS
  • COMSOL
  • JMP / Minitab
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards, IPC standards, and semiconductor qualification methods.
• Experience in W2W, D2W, D2D 3D heterogeneous integration and chiplet‑based packaging.

Key Skills

• Advanced package concept engineering and design
• Materials selection and development
• Thermal and mechanical simulations and analysis
• Failure analysis & reliability engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFX)
• Process development & supplier collaboration
• Technical leadership & problem‑solving

Success in This Role

• Deliver robust package solutions that meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.
• Enable smooth product transfer from concept to development to manufacturing.
• Reduce packaging risks through strong technical analysis, hands‑on simulations, and qualification planning.
• Improve yield, quality, and manufacturability through collaboration with internal and external partners.

Working Conditions

• May require occasional travel to supplier, OSAT, or design/manufacturing/R&D sites.

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.