Process Development Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. seeks a Process Development Engineer in Palm Bay, FL to drive development and optimization of manufacturing processes impacting product quality and efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and continuously improve processes meeting strategic goals and customer expectations, leveraging analytical mindset and experience in analog circuits and semiconductor characterization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent required.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in analog circuits and semiconductor device characterization.
• Experience with semiconductor layout using Cadence Virtuoso, LEdit, or willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Unix systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain test equipment.
• Utilize testers and probers with appropriate software.
• Manage wafer inventory and take measurements on package parts.
• Conduct transient manual measurements (Gate charge, Reverse recovery).
• Generate bond diagrams for packages and design/test boards.
• Hands-on experience with breadboarding and building experimental circuits.
• Software programming for instrument control and automation.

Skills

Analog circuits

Semiconductor device characterization

Breadboarding

Instrumentation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

LEdit

Unix systems

Agilent B1500

HP IC-CAP software

Automated probers

Oscilloscopes

Curve Tracers

Source measure units (SMU)

S-parameter systems

Power supplies

Job description

We are seeking a talented and innovative Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic team in Palm Bay, United States. In this role, you will drive the development and optimization of manufacturing processes that directly impact product quality, efficiency, and market competitiveness. As a Process Development Engineer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and continuously improve processes that meet our organization's strategic goals and customer expectations. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and analytical mindset to solve complex engineering challenges while contributing to our commitment to operational excellence and innovation.

We are seeking a talented and innovative Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic team in Palm Bay, United States. In this role, you will drive the development and optimization of manufacturing processes that directly impact product quality, efficiency, and market competitiveness. As a Process Development Engineer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and continuously improve processes that meet our organization's strategic goals and customer expectations. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and analytical mindset to solve complex engineering challenges while contributing to our commitment to operational excellence and innovation.

Job Description

• Operate and Maintain Test Equipment
• Utilize HP4062/4073 testers with EG2080, EG4090, and TEL Precio XL probers, leveraging custom RMB code
• Work with HP8753 and Cascade full‑temperature probers using HP IC‑CAP software
• Manage Agilent B1500 with a manual probe station
• Utilize miscellaneous test equipment, including HP4145, oscilloscopes, curve tracers, and pulse generators
• Inventory Management
• Handle wafer inventory from previous silicon wafers
• Measurement Tasks
• Perform measurements on package parts
• Conduct transient manual measurements, such as Gate charge and Reverse recovery
• Generate Bond Diagrams for packages
• Design and order test boards

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in analog circuits and semiconductor device characterization

Layout Skills:

• Experience in semiconductor layout using tools like Cadence Virtuoso, LEdit, or a willingness to learn

Technical Proficiency:

• Familiarity with Unix systems

Lab Equipment Skills:

• Proficiency in using various electronic lab equipment, including but not limited to:

• Automated probers

• Semiconductor parameter analyzers (SPA)

• Source measure units (SMU)

• S‑parameter systems

• Curve Tracers

• Oscilloscopes

• Pulse Generators

• Power Supplies

Hands‑On Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in breadboarding and building experimental circuits

Programming Abilities:

• Software programming experience, particularly in instrument control and automation

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of RMB (HP Basic) is a significant plus

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about technology development, possess the required skills and experience, and are ready to take on exciting challenges in the world of analog circuits and semiconductor device characterization, we'd love to have you on board.

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.