Principal ProcessDevice Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced process/device engineer to lead interactions with foundries and drive technology deliverables for product designs in Chandler, AZ.

You will guide design teams on process options, perform device characterization, and work with layout/DRC to ensure successful tape-outs. The role also emphasizes mentoring and strategic activities with foundry partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ yrs. experience in semiconductor industry as a process/device engineer and/or a foundry interface engineer.
• Experience in dealing with foundries on various process technologies is a must.
• Expertise in semiconductor devices including process development, device characterization, simulation and wafer level reliability
• Expertise and experience in basic device physics, wafer level reliability, device-circuit interaction, High voltage power MOSFETs, BJT and other passive devices.
• Experience and deep understanding of BCD process technology and LDMOS device physics is a must for this position.
• Experience in supporting Analog mixed signal design and product teams on process technology, reliability, spice modelling, layout/DRC related topics
• Able to handle projects and strategic activities independently and execute them successfully
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with foundry partners to meet product roadmap requirements.
• Guide product design teams on process options and layout best practices.
• Participate in DRC reviews and tape-out support.
• Develop process documentation and CAD interfaces.
• Provide mentorship within the technical environment.

Skills

Semiconductor process engineering

Foundry interface

Device characterization

High voltage power MOSFETs

BCD process technology

Analog/mixed-signal design support

Mentoring engineers

Spice modelling

Tools

SPICE modelling

Job description

Job Description

• Day to day interactions with Foundries, manage foundry technology deliverables to enable product design, manage meetings and technical discussions on process technology topics with Foundry partners to meet Renesas’ product and roadmap requirements
• Support and guide product design teams on process technology options, power device usage & layout/isolation best practices as well as general design support activities.
• Work with product design and layout engineers on DRC reviews, layout checks and other process verifications for successful tape out of products.
• To maintain a sound knowledge and understanding of IC technologies in the marketplace (especially High Voltage, Analog, Mixed Signal BCD processes) and transferring that knowledge to others (technical expert)
• Review and evaluate Foundry process technologies and SPICE models for accuracy, design ability and production readiness.
• Evaluate and benchmark new process technologies and introduce them to support internal product roadmap, when necessary. Initiate, evaluate and execute strategic process technology activities with foundry partners
• Develop Process Documentation for CAD to develop Process Design Kits and interface with external CAD teams as appropriate
• Define, develop, layout test structures and design of experiments to evaluate and verify devices, processes, models and reliability (Test Chips)
• Work closely with quality and product engineers to address and resolve process related yield, quality and manufacturing issues
• Acting as a coach and mentor within the technical environment, seen as a technical role model.

Key Performance Measures:

• Seen as the leader in their field, known and respected outside their direct functional lines
• Ability to address and solve technical problems quickly and effectively.
• Remedial actions identified and rectified in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to come up with forward looking process technology strategies and schemes to support Renesas’s product roadmap
• Perceived as a mentor and coach among peer group and more junior engineers.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• 10+ yrs. experience in Semiconductor industry as a process/device engineer and/or a foundry interface engineer.
• Experience in dealing with foundries on various process technologies is a must.
• Expertise in semiconductor devices including process development, device characterization, simulation and wafer level reliability
• Expertise and experience in basic device physics, wafer level reliability, device-circuit interaction, High voltage power MOSFETs, BJT and other passive devices.
• Experience and deep understanding of BCD process technology and LDMOS device physics is a must for this position.
• Experience in supporting Analog mixed signal design and product teams on process technology, reliability, spice modelling, layout/DRC related topics
• Able to handle projects and strategic activities independently and execute them successfully
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior engineers

Desirable

• Understanding of common Analog/Mixed Signal power management circuit blocks (current mirrors, LDOs, bucks, boosts etc.).
• Published scientific articles in peer reviewed journals and/or conferences and filed patents

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.