Senior Applications Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead power electronics design-in, define innovative DC-DC solutions, and review schematics for evaluation and customer boards.

The role focuses on power tree architecture, simulation of converter circuits, and on-site customer support, with emphasis on dynamic control loops and system-level understanding of customer applications.

Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics hardware design and system-level thinking.
• Strong understanding of DC/DC converters and power management interfaces.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools and schematic capture.

Responsibilities

• Lead product promotion and design-in activities, including power tree architecture and power delivery system debugging.
• Contribute to the definition of innovative, differentiated products based on technical requirements and market needs.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout reviews for evaluation boards and customer designs.
• Develop simulations of power converter circuits to resolve technical issues.
• Author technical documentation to support customers.

Skills

Power IC

MOSFET

Control loop

Digital controllers

Multi-phase buck

Python

C

Lab equipment

Analog modeling

PSpice

SIMPLIS

DC/DC topologies

Schematic capture

PCB design tools

PMBus/AVSBus

SVID/SVI knowledge

Control theory

Closed-loop compensation

Stability analysis

Communication skills

Education

BSEE/BSECE (7+ years) or MSEE (5+ years)

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Cadence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design-In Support:Lead product promotion and design-in activities, including power tree architecture and power delivery system debugging.
• Product Definition:Contribute to the definition of innovative, differentiated products based on technical requirements and market needs.
• Hardware Review:Perform schematic capture and PCB layout reviews for both internal evaluation boards and customer designs.
• Simulation:Develop and execute simulations of power converter circuits and systems for development and resolution of technical issues.
• Documentation:Author technical documentation, such as application notes and design guidelines, to assist customers with product deployment.
• Technical Training:Provide training on product usage and DC-DC converter fundamentals to Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and customer engineering teams.
• Customer Engineering:Provide on-site and remote technical support to internal and external teams, conducting root-cause analysis and debugging.
• Market Research:Conduct competitive analysis and research to support marketing initiatives and strategic activities.
• Systems Engineering:Develop a comprehensive, system-level understanding of customer applications to inform new product development.

• Excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prior experience with power IC, MOSFET, control loop, digital controllers, multi-phase buck
• Competence in Python or C; experience with lab equipment automation is a significant benefit.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and function generators.
• Experience with analog circuit modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SIMPLIS and PSpice) is required.
• Advanced knowledge of DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, charge pump, and intermediate bus converters.
• Schematic capture and PCB design tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, and Cadence.
• Knowledge of Intel SVID/AMD SVI and PMBus/AVSBus power management interfaces is a plus.
• Knowledge of control theory, closed-loop compensation, and stability margin analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Education

• BSEE/BSECE with 7+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE (preferred) with 5+ years of experience.

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.