Senior NPI & Program Lead, Semiconductors

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Designer to lead end-to-end NPI programs for datacenter, AI, and power solutions. You will collaborate across design, validation, supply chain, firmware, and operations to ensure flawless execution from concept to market launch.

You will drive ramp readiness, manage budgets, establish processes, and guide global teams toward on‑time, high‑quality releases while delivering measurable ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 12+ years in Semiconductor industry with strong knowledge of full product lifecycle.
• At least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager; module/controller and smart power stages experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Systems & Applications, Validation, Product & Test Engineering, Firmware/Software, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of NPI product releases.
• Manage end-to-end program planning, tracking, and execution from concept through market launch, including ramp readiness and safe launch activity.
• Provide structured program updates to leadership, highlighting project status, risks, and recommended actions.

Skills

NPI Program Mgmt

Cross-functional Leadership

Semiconductor Industry

Program Planning

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PhD preferred

Tools

MS Office

PM Tools (MS Project)

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Designer to lead end-to-end NPI programs for datacenter, AI, and power solutions. You will collaborate across design, validation, supply chain, firmware, and operations to ensure flawless execution from concept to market launch.

You will drive ramp readiness, manage budgets, establish processes, and guide global teams toward on‑time, high‑quality releases while delivering measurable ROI.